Currently 9 open slots, 106 families on the waiting list. Viewed the trend of open slots (lessening) and waiting list (growing).  About to close 2023-2024 waiting list and open the 2024-2025 academic year. Marketing included a billboard in Darlington, inner front page of the VIP magazine, the BA website, the family workshop series, school signage and through online marketing and including Spanish language in marketing material. Doing info sessions with middle school ambassadors, and include yard signs in the community soon.

Provost Taylor and Dean Tochiki reviewed Winter MAP data and what strategies are being implemented to address areas of improvement.

Between 60-70 percent of schoalrs scoring 50-100th percentile. Around 40% are below the 50th percentile.

Those that are 2-3 grade levels below actual grade level have the most robust growth. 

More are scoring below the 50th percentile at the K-2grade compared to the 3rd- 5th grades which is consistent with what we are seeing at the state level. 

In the 6th to 7th grade however, there seems to be a higher percentile above the 50th percentile.

Academic support for scholars in all Tiers by subjects were discussed. For example, teachers have been drilling fluency and have been increasing faculty development in math. Also increasing one-on-one meetings between leaders: teachers, teachers: student. Board was reminded that a lot of our scholars came to BA already below grade levels. No Red Ink is a curriculum used for grammar. 

Ms Tochiki discussed Multi-tiered system of support instructions; Tier 1, 2 and 3. 

Intervation data:

Started the school year with last year's testing data. Reading and Math intervention were implemented quickly.  93% made growth.  From fall, in the red (lowest performing), decreased from 32% to 23%. Tier 2 went from 38 to 34%. In tier 1 or green went from 30% to 43%. 

Next steps: continue small groups, provide support to the academic coaches and continue professional development. 

Reminded those present that it is not uncommon to see dips in performance from the fall to winter then another rise winter to spring. 

Discussed that DESSA testing is also implemented throughout the year as we address emotional self-management along with academic growth. 

Gave a brief summary of the parent information session held. Attendance was low but was very informative and had quality sessions. Looking forward to the 2nd annual session. A translation service for non-English speaking families was used.

Reminded new members that it is mandatory that training be completed within the 1st year of joining the board. For older members, are encouraged to complete the training once every 2 years. 

Was suggested that board development be done in the months that we do not have board meetings. First will be in February.

Discussed that the committee has met with the provost to help them understand how teachers are supported and implement classroom management.  Next area of understanding is teacher self-evaluation and support. The committee would like to come up with ways of how the school could support teachers and celebrate them e.g. highlight how a teacher celebrates a BRAVE value/ teacher of the month/year. One way leadership is doing that now is celebrating teachers whose classroom met testing goals.

No major financial concerns through the fiscal year. Treasurer was unable to be present so will defer to next board meeting. 

Deferred to the next board meeting

Moved into executive session at 643pm.

Out of Executive session at 735pm

The Board reviewed the VP of Operations evaluation and job description. The board authorized the chairperson to make adjustments to the VP of Operations base salary and provide a stipend for additional responsibilities assuming the director of operation duties.