Dr. Large provided the Board with a review of early testing results, the efforts the leadership team are undertaking with faculty to remediate student educational gaps, and initiatives underway to integrate the 6-12 model across all grades.  Student, staff and family surveys have been issued, with initial feedback from families as very positive.  Among the call outs: families feeling respected and heard.  Goal is for 200 families to fully respond.

The committee met and Dr. Large reviewed with the Board points of discussion on enrollment (holding stable), Family & Community Engagement, and footwear donation with the continued partnership from "Shoes that Fit".  Use of these assets will be prioritized.

Student athletics were discussed as a point of pride and student engagement.  Dr. Large and Ms. Rowell noted that without Board Trustee Dale Getto's leadership, the programs would not have evolved to where they are.  Student engagement remains high and it was noted that faculty and leadership engagement needs to remain focused to ensure timelines are met, along with outreach to other schools.  For those on our leadership team engaged with the athletics program, the importance of mentorship for them to succeed is critical.  Ms. Getto has tried to provide leadership with systems and procedures in place to ensure continued growth for team leaders as well as the overall program.  All agreed that a visible athletics opportunity is a point of attraction and retention for our students. 

Board members discussed at length continued efforts on retention and the importance coming into and through the holidays of family engagement.  Historical trends were referenced and given that enrollment has held largely steady since BEDS day, it was noted that we ought not lose that momentum built by our engagement strategies.  

Monthly financials were presented and the Finance Committee overview provided by Ms. Moree.  She noted as well that negotiations with the bondholders and trustee continue but a forbearance is not likely to be in place before the end of the calendar year.  

It was noted that board chair Sojourner Brice submitted a formal resignation from service as a trustee and chair.  Her family obligations are such that she cannot commit to the Board and ALCSG as she feels is warranted.