AB reviews the agenda and discusses changes may be made depending on attendance

MR discusses the different topics we will review during the meeting. 

CP discusses supporting staff and helping them to vocalize self advocacy and have staff impart that to the scholars. 

MR opens up with the journey and joyous excellence. Reminds everyone to enjoy our journey. Discusses our PD's and the different spaces we are in. Priority areas are always part of the focus within the pillars. We focus on differentiation, ICT model for K-12. Understanding where every child is to support them. Assessments are not only used to see but to support each scholar. Writing is an important and part of our focus for all scholars. Family engagement is our last important focus. Our brand, removing all obstacles and excellence is our only option. We are mindful about each grade level in determining their needs in each space. We have specialized grade team leads, to increase parent engagement. MR encourages board members to attend the family engagement events. We are engaging Perkman Eastman. 

AB reminds everyone about the new structure process and discusses how we will more forward with this new process. 

MR reports that we have screened 3 applicants, have had over 100 applicants. MR has a meeting with a contact that runs the charitable donations for Goldman sac's. MR has also taken the initiative to reach out to his contact at NBA to do the same. Encourages the board members to do the same, reminds everyone to retell the compelling story as a strategy to engage in conversations with contacts. 

AB requests a script or sample for Board Members to use with their contacts. MR responds that he will provide something but reminds everyone to "be natural". Asks for those that are not comfortable to just facilitate the introduction to him, encouraging everyone to participate in every level.  Ab appreciates the sample script and reminds everyone that this is about telling our story and having people invest in us. 

MR responds that it is useful to find a connection to everyday life and what we do for our school. 

KD discusses the similar approaches for k-8 development. Focusing on developing staff, how to utilize two teachers in each room. Creating spaces for our scholars and staff to thrive. Encourages BM to share his slides with their potential donors. He reflects on the different building changes that have occurred throughout the years. Discusses the major transition during 2020 to the present. He reminds that job has never been a challenge for our scholars. Our baseline for passing was very low in comparison to today's numbers. Discusses how our name is mentioned with other schools and we strive to be on top. He discusses how the difference in teaching methods are changing the quality of our scholars. Recalls different scholars, their personal story of struggle and success. MR brings up how many teachers are laser focused on building relationships and this is creating the joyous excellence. Developing our staff, having them experience success with their scholars also drives our organizational retention. Different organizations are taking notice in our programs. We are piloting a program for a PD we participated in HIVE, they will be filming in October and performing a case study. MR responds that the partners are using us to market their product. Their products are impacting our scholars and creating joyous excellence. TFA partnership is driving our retention and brings great marketing value. KD connects different examples of scholars exhibiting joyous excellence. 

AB begins with Joyous excellence as our theme for this year. He brings up increasing support for our scholars, teachers and families. SP asks about accountability for families. AB responds that we are working with parents to help them build a stronger ties to the scholars. Working with families allows all the staff to personalize the approach to each scholar. SP appreciates our thought and approach. AB also mentions we are focusing on SAT prep and transferrable skills, and that we will monitor instruction and adapt as needed. He also bring sup grade team leads, and the different support we are providing to each type of scholar. BM AB asks about AP class offerings. MR responds that we are increasing, PAL AB responds that we are offering 10 classes this year. MR responds that with expansion we are working towards more partnerships that offer to create a more competitive offering. Goals are on the top of our mind. Our priority is to grow the scholar. 

MA begins with scholar enrollment, we are over enrolled in HS by two school, and over enrolled in lower school by 4. We have not met our internal goal. We projects 94% staff retention. The actual was 91% return rate, this is the highest return rate we have had since we have began. Last summer it was 87%. The attrition rate was due to different reasons. other employment, another leave to DOE three did not specify, 3 were not asked back and 3 relocated to different location. MA reports we are in a good space on looking for a Speech Pathologist and Director of Development. MA reports our new staff was very engaged and this event created a lot of excitement. For reporting we submitted the annual report and PD8. For reminders next month meeting is in person and winter retreat is scheduled for February 10.

SP reports that EOY financials are ready for review.

JK reports that these have not been audited. One major change, it reflects the least that is reflected as a long term asset and right of use. Strong balance sheet. Biggest change reflected in right of use asset that takes the building lease liability into balance sheet. This tool is is provided by auditors to assess your assets. AB asks about difference in overall total? JK responds that the rental assistance. SR also discusses the other current liability is the same as short term liability. JK suggests an offline meeting and also references the footnote in BOT. 

We are still looking for Director of Development. 

SP, JK and MA have met to create a quarterly meeting to increase financial literacy. 

AB is filling in for EC, her strategic goals are being workshopped and will be completed by next BM. 

AK reports he attended National Night Out to connect with different organizations. He also visited the community board and attended their meeting. No further updates. 

CP reports that she and colleague attended National Night Out. 

AB reflects on not for profit fundraising. He is learning a lot and is happy to connect and share more with everyone individually if they request it. 

SK reports that no major changes were made, just names, roles and dates. 

AB reports that CB is unable to join us but he has reached out to everyone to propose a new committee and dissolve the facilities committee. The expansion committee will fundraise and also discuss new building proposal. JS, SP, and AB will be in this committee. since we do not have quorum we can not vote but we will take a formal vote in September. 

KB asks if there will be an end date for this committee. No one is opposed to this committee. 

AB differs to next month since we do not have quorum. 

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