Principal Davidson discussed the growth in ELA based on the first Interim Assessment.  He will send an email today or tomorrow with updates to the dashboard.

A budget summit took place with LHA last week.  One budget is based upon staying at the current space and the other budget is based on the addition of the alternative MetCPA space.

Principal Davidson has some staff members who plan to attend the public comments section of next week's Board meeting to advocate for the alternative space.

Aaron Bothner inquired about the MetLCS values he spoke to Principal Davidson about previously.  Davidson shared he plans to discuss this with Karin McGuire and Principal Williams.

Bothner inquired about shifts we may anticipate in the budget.  Davidson mentioned that he and Tyra will be prepared to share out additional staffing needs for next year such as Special Education teachers.

Jessica Boulet inquired about the Principal evaluations.  Karin McGuire stated that any discussion around evaluations would be done during executive session.

Principal Williams was not present due to being out for the February break.

Ellen Chen provided an update regarding the Education Committee.  The team is working on the dashboard.  Each Board member can commit to reviewing on the dashboard prior to the upcoming meeting with comments provided via email. 

The computer lab has been set up with the programming.  Principal Williams' goal is to begin using the computers.  She is looking to see which staff members are going to take on the computers.  Right now the computers are in the business room; the business teacher will be supporting for the time being.

The school pressed paused on the partnership (NAF) that dealt with the computers while things are sorted out with the space.

Shanta Pressley discussed the next steps for the investment policy.  The recent call with JP Morgan was discussed.  This week's finance call will include further details.  The investments are in two accounts; one is cash and the other is mostly US Treasuries.  The finance committee is considering a recommendation to shift a bit of the allocation out of cash into bonds which will provide for a lower risk yet more favorable cash position.

Karin McGuire discussed the School Support Visit that happened recently; Karin along with Sarah Gallagher came to MetLCS to explore the academic program.

Courtney Russell shared that the NYC DOE has still not responded regarding the lottery preferences.  Aaron Bothner suggested proceeding as if the request will be approved.  Russell will speak to Casey Muse about this.

Courtney Russell shared that she spoke with Casey Muse (CTO) about the Board's request to develop the website and what is allowable within the current setup.  Some changes may incur additional costs.  Jessica Boulet and Ellen Chen will email Russell with potential requests so she can connect with Muse.

Russell highlighted the additional items on the February agenda.  Chen inquired about the pros and cons of staying with the current auditor versus pursuing a new one for the future.  Shanta Pressley will send a follow up to the Board via email. 

Bothner asked all Board members to create their self-evaluation if they have not yet.

The Board will speak to the Nominating Committee and more specifically Kamaria Brisseau to assess the current composition of the Board and what further skills/qualifications/etc. are needed, if any.  Ms. Dymah Paige will interview at next week's meeting.