Stephanie introduced Police Chief Dennis King/Sean Sweeney. They presented Alice Training to the Board.

Rudi (Frenchman) joined the meeting, in person, late(: @7:22pm.

The Chief was very thorough and explained that all Salem/Marblehead schools were utilizing Alice and adapt all training to each individual building.

Intercoms/communication important.

How to prepare for lockdowns.

Polly asked re: costs to get the school up to Alice "code."

Do not "have" to do Alice..plenty of other options, such as"RHF" that the Federal government use and "ILYG" which Swampscott use but continuity helps/aids the PD.

Timeline/contact Salesforce/training of "Champions."

There are "upfront" costs.

Very thoughtful and informative.

Lindsey shared that she had actually been present at a school shooting.

Enrollment up by two to 173

4 students shadowing in the next week.

Instructional assistant hired for 6th grade.

Staff Evaluation has begun as have staff "goal setting".

Leadership team presented on portfolio at conference attended by 50ish folk. 169 students participated:)

90% feel safe/have trusted friend/ adults in the building.

68% feel ready to learn

74% have enough food

79% able to understand others feelings.

Admissions..9 of 17 slots filled for open house.

Banner will go up across Tedesco Street twice.

Postcards will go out in early December.

Exhibition promoted.

Athletics programs (Cross country/soccer)coming to an end for the season.

Basketball season beginning, lots of students interested in participating.

PTO pie fundraiser going well.

Halloween Dance happening on Friday.

There will be a big "Giving Tuesday"(11/28) push.

Legal fees to date for the calendar year so far are $26K.

$5K retainer to Al due in January.

Fall Fest 150 attendees..lots of families and fun was had by all.

Recycling event a success despite the rain.

Proposed hosting dinner for SPED parents/families 11/2/23

MBT walk on 11/4.

HoB's field trip on 10/28.

Stephanie presented HoS goals.. cut down to three from five.

Katie explained DESE's ruling on Kathy and Thomas having too many conflicts.

Kathy and Thomas would become non voting members.

Nick asked if this would affect the voting membership of 15 and add additional non voting members.

Thomas not in favor of using Al to make this happen. Not timely, or convenient. Cumbersome "kids table". 

A quandary for sure.

Ian/We need both of them at this time.

Much discussion.

Tabled for now and throwing it to Governance to hopefully have an answer by next meeting of the Board.

Al in favor/ DESE not happy. Kathy and Thomas happy staying in limbo at present:)

Rudi presented fincom details per packet.

Did not meet/No quorum.

Thomas provided updates/Head of school goals.

Did not meet.  

Robust project plan

Lots of work being done

10 members

Help needed before next meeting..go on Niche and give reviews.

Community events ..please show up and participate.

Ian doing great work on website.

Seven members. First meeting is the 2nd week of November.

Discussed BLM flag.

Kathy...Summary of survey shared with the Board. The job will be posted soon.

Katie...Conflicts within search committee. ..waaaay too many.

Using work that the search committee has done..Board will take the reins from here. Dissolve  the committee.

Rudi/Jeff/Kim/Katie/Lyndsay/Paul.

No Public comment at this time.

There was no public comment at this time.

BoT membership not up to date.

Shout out to Jeff Barry for saving $'s on BoT annual fee.

Katie attended a "New Charter Schools Chair" conference.