Latrina shared the board policy and procedure for everyone to follow. She opened up the floor for public comment:

1st & 6th comment: Emily Pfeiffer stated that students were huddled in a classroom today to protect themselves. Attempts have been made to address the situation and there has been a very slow response to the parent letters, complaints. Parents are not allowed to attend the executive session, which is wrong. Please read the letters.

2nd comment: Ali stated that her daughter's friend confided in her about experiencing a situation with a teacher.

3rd comment: Candace, mother of Amelia, the student who was touched by a teacher. She submitted testimony from her daughter about her fears and lack of support. She is uncomfortable that the teacher was allowed to returned.

4th comment: gentlemen asked for parents voices be heard to protect their children. negative comments toward parents is unacceptable

5th comment: Spoke in support of the students. Request to remove the teacher from the school. address Brent's behavior, allow students to remove themselves from class.

6th comment: 

Head of School Brent gave updates on recent events at the school. Friday is the end of the semester. 8 new students who will be starting on the first day of the new semester. November there was a ballot initiative for the 10th grade to no longer be used for measurement of competency. The new law applies to the current seniors and everyone moving forward. Brent shared updates re: Dean of Students, Emily has been working on to improve school culture and addressing barriers. 

Sasha Viands shared a finance report. Sasha will provide a written report.

Azizah Yasin gave an update regarding the by laws. Committee members have been meeting to fine tune the language. Governance committee plans to present to board for review and then to DESE for approval. Board members are encouraged to attend school events as much as possible. We are always recruiting and need to be more engaged in the school. We plan to connect with Trevin Bond and the Affinity groups to engage with students.

Latrina shared the information she has received in regards to board communication and other resources the address the board rules. She will be sharing those resources with the board. Robert has agreed to meet with board members who need training. Board members can reach out to him at: rcarpenter@mascharterschools.org

Latrina is planning a min retreat for us soon.