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KD MacDonald provided a detailed review of the latest DESE MCAS results. MCCPS data was compared against state and local Marblehead school district. In addition, an analysis was shared comparing data with pre-pandemic results. Analysis was also  shared on SWD and MLL populations. The presentation also explored the schools' strategies to continue to improve MCAS scores in underperforming categories.  

Key questions from the board included clarifying questions on SWD and MLL and how they compare to state averages. The board also noted that the presenting 5th grade was somewhat of an outlier in a number of categories. The board discussed remediation strategies to help this cohort.   Staff ability to onboard a number of new curriculum was also explored. The presenter and HoS acknowledged this was a lot, but staff were being supported by the MCCPS LT with training.  Finally, the board explored how the school continued to monitor how student growth momentum was maintained in advance of the next DESE readout.  

The board congratulated the presenter and HoS on the positive progress made to date, whilst also acknowledging the strategies to put in place to improve scores for underperforming areas  (e.g Science). 

Rachel March introduced herself, sharing her passion for the school's differentiated and inclusive educational approach. Rachel is a former teacher at the school.

Caroline (Carly) McIver introduced herself and shared her "my why".  Carly is currently a Swampscott educator. Keen to advance its differentiated education offered by the school. Carly is a former alumni of MCCPS. 

HOS shared updates on the following topics:

• Enrollment - Current at 229 with recent student departure. Expected to quickly return to the target head-count of 230 with a healthy wait list. 
• Staffing - A new member of staff in special education / inclusion has been hired. This is a new role created by the HoS. Two new instructional assistants have also been appointed. Additional other hires are expected to support student needs. 
• Curriculum Learning - progressing well with role out with new curriculums.  A new staff performance evaluation has also been rolled out. HoS described ongoing efforts to strengthen teacher ovulation with in-person feedback. Coaching from MCCPS LT on ELA, Math, Science etc is also underway. 
• Professional Development - Refreshed program to support staff development underway. Leveraging Department Meetings to further reinforce this. 
• Community Engagement - Events recently hosted to coincide with state STEM week. Ongoing focus on building a strong brand / awareness of the events and happenings at the school. 
• HoS shared recent communication from DESE on request to stop using student lists to support recruitment from key districts outside sending districts (e.g Lynn, Danvers etc). HoS shared concerns this could impact recruitment strategies. The board suggested escalating topic to Charter School Association for additional guidance. 

The chair of the board reviewed key upcoming agenda items, including proposing moving next MCCPS Board Meeting to November 18.  Also, encourage Board assessments on Board on Track and signed Board Commitment documents.

No updates beyond auditor's presentation.

Explored updated school handbook.

Reviewed MCAS data presented at board meeting.

The event planning team met to explore venues for 30th Anniversary Celebration. There is also plans to develop  a fund-raising event with an accessibility and inclusivity framework. Additional details on both events will be shared very soon.

Reflections on a special presentation from parent was shared. 

Ongoing efforts to recruit new members. Key topics was developing new goals for HoS.

The board congratulated the team who led the My Brothers Table Walk. Fund-raising was significant. 

Cleark to submit new board members nominations to DESE.