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• Director's Report - this month, the report will include an overview of the gifted conference and an update on the SEL program and Mental Health Plan
  • The library is up and running
  • Boosterthon starts this week.
• Vote on the proposed 2023-24 academic calendar
  • Draft B proposed
  • School bell at 8:05 am instead of 8:10 am 
• Gifted Conference
  • Onsite in-person conference with Dr. Matt Zakreski keynote
  • ~50 participated via zoom + a few CMS teachers in person
  • The next conference is on 2/20/24
• SEL Program Overview
  • Buddies (1st and 2nd Thursdays)
  • Electives for 5 - 8
  • Assemblies K-4 (3rd Thursday) and 5-8  (4th Thursday) 
  • Guest speakers K-4 (4th Thursday) and 5-8  (3rd Thursday) 
• Mental Health Plan Update
  • State mandate to have on file 
  • Reviewed initiatives

Director's Report

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CP4XnZXxFWpJolJoamVrDGbBkjrDaxWVtU_vL-Cf2Vk/edit?usp=sharing

(34:05)

Committee updates:

• The board newsletter will be released on 2/28/23
• More information coming about the community town hall (April), staff survey, and ED evaluation 
  • Survey due before spring break
  • A third party will compile the survey results
• Introduce board recruitment efforts for next year
  • 4 board members' term ends at the end of this school year
  • Seeking prospective board members, not required to be a parent 
• Discuss the upcoming "Ask the Board" form on the school website
• Exploring NC Association for Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS) membership - new for this year

(54:20)

Scholars Academy will remain in our current facility for the 2023-24 academic school year. 

• Focus on up fitting the existing building
• Building assessment to explore expansion in the current building

(59:00)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy strives to provide a community for our students and staff that values diversity while providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Committee updates: 

• Review the Religion in Schools policy; this is the 'second read' for this policy and there will be a vote later this evening.
• Provide an overview of the upcoming Multi-Cultural Experience day (4/7)
• Discuss further implementation of the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan that was adopted at the end of last school year

DEI_Plan.pdf

(1:04:50)

Committee updates:

• Policies under review this year: staff teleworking, paid time off, and religious holiday
• Tonight is the "second read" for the Teleworking (revision) and Religion in School (new) policies. We will discuss the two policies and, barring no questions or concerns, vote on them
• Pending policy updates paid time off and gifting policy
• ASK - Seeking volunteer assistance with document formatting/consolidating multiple documents 

4_11-Teleworking-Policy_Revised Draft _1-18-23.pdf

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Religion - Religion in Schools_Policy - DRAFT - 1-23-23.pdf

(1:19:40)

Committee updates: 

• The parent survey to gather feedback on the school experience is currently in the field. 3/3/23 deadline. 71 responses so far. 

(1:22:48)

Committee updates:

• Reviewed AGC trends
  • Overall family participation is down 4% YTD
• Overview of the 3-year strategic planning process
• Transportation Program Fund status
  • $74,250 Target based on $450 per rider (165 riders)
    • $27,990 donations received plus $4,725 in pledges and matching gift pledges
    • 121 bus rider families: 67 no pledge or donation;51 families donated with 46 donating at cost and 5 below cost; 3 families pledged. 
    • Program at risk if donations do not increase

SAFG Report for February Board meeting.pdf

(1:36:45)

Committee updates:

• Researching options for upgrading the front playground (grant funded) - target installation over the summer
• Finalizing details for the staff retreats that will take place in March (partially grant-funded) - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen, Top Golf, Spare Time 
• Discussing end-of-year SEL awards, an intentional focus on service-learning projects, and developing additional partnerships with the community

(1:41:15)

Committee update:

• 990 Tax filing for a vote
• Auditor proposal for a vote
• Provided general updates (CD purchase, bus program, upcoming strategic planning/budgeting meeting)

(1:56:40)

Malik Dixon:

• As we recruit for the board and foundation, the bylaws require that the foundation trustee membership is a majority of the Scholars' board members. Also, the treasurer needs to be the same individual for both the board and the foundation. 
• Previous concern about joining the NC Association for Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS) because the lobbying team did not have representation from both political parties. A decision was made not to join the organization.