Peter provided his Head of School update to the committee.

Susan and Peter shared a number of ides outlining the manner in which they envision the flow of information, activities, fundraisers, grant requests and Capital Campaign donations will be communicated out to stakeholders to further improve the school's visibility, media and social media presence on the North Shore and beyond

Peter and Susan gave updates on the postcard outreach, in multiple languages, to surrounding towns in order to bulk out the number of applications for the 2021/22 school year.

Intent to return letters will be sent to current families soon and early indications are that there will be a high rate of student retention moving into the new school year.

The requested amendment to the school charter is awaiting final approval from DESE. Approval will mean the school becoming a regional school, encompassing not only Marblehead, but also Swampscott and Nahant. This will give students from these towns submitting applications the same priority as Marblehead students.

Connie provided an update that included continued great reviews of, and participation in, the "Take out Tuesday's" initiative.

The hugely popular "Penny Wars" fundraiser will not happen this year but the PTO is planning for an alternative event to encourage family participation.