There was no public comment.

Richard McNeel gave the fiscal report.  The report covered the last two months.  There were no significant changes from the previous report.  There is positive cash flow and fund balances meet or exceed the cash on hand requirement after moving money to the money market account.  McNeed gave detailed reports for each school and noted that there was some saving due to unfilled positions but no significant changes.  The detailed report is included in the packet materials.  

Maria Pimienta gave a presentation on the efforts to support morale among staff and teachers.  She described using surveys to assess needs, the positive work culture of sharing and collaboration, professional growth opportunities, work/life balance and competitive compensation. 

Matt Brown presented this item and informed the board that the drafts would not be discussed or voted on at the meeting because there were too many variables to be settled from the State at this time and that a draft budget would be provided at the May meeting.  He reminded the board that the full budget would be voted on in June along with the LCAPs.

Luis Ramirez presented an update on enrollment and recruitment.  He described a ten-point plan and emphasized that recruitment was a team effort and that the strategies and tactics have evolved during his years in the role.  Luis described strategies such as visiting local preschools, bus ads, social media, working with Schola, door to door flyers.  He also stated that word of mouth from our current students and families. 

Suzette Torres presented the State DASHboard data and the school administered interim assessments that can be used as verified data for renewal- the NWEA and the iReady assessments.  She explained the data and explained how the interim assessments functioned as a predictor for SBAC results.  Ms. Torres described the trends for each school.  Board member Lobdell asked how she felt about the data and Ms. Torres explained that the Principals were present and able to answer any questions about their school level data during the Principal reports.  

The first presentation was given by Mr. Menduke, Principal of the High School.  He reviewed the detailed report that is attached to the board materials.  He described the feeling of safety among the staff to try new strategies and he stated that the students have a positive sense of ownership over the school.  He shared with the board the academic strategies that the school was using and also shared elements of the restorative justice program and steps the school was taking to reduuce absenteeism.  

Sharon Rhee provided the report for the Elementary School and described the academic strategies the school was using, including an intense use of using data, peer to peer observations, creating a culture of collaboration and teamwork.  Grade level teachers collaborate and design lessons together.  She stated the school is still struggling with chronic absenteeism but that teachers were active in contacting home when a student is absent.  Board member Lobdell asked about teacher morale and Rhee assured it was high and the culture was positive. 

Beth Bulgeron gave a brief update on behalf of Ms. Williams, the middle school Principal.  The school just finished their WASC visit and the LAUSD oversight visit.  There will be an awards ceremony coming up. 

Board member Sandoval asked if the schools could report on discipline data at the next meeting and detail the strategies the school is using to keep the suspension rate down. 

Dr. Carranza gave the CEO report and discussed the state dashboard data and some of the strategies to improve test scores such as working with the Principals to align curricular materials.  He emphasized that this year and next year, Principals would have goals to improve data points and this will be part of their evaluations. 

The next board meeting is scheduled for May 31st at 5 pm. 

There was no public comment.

No board member comments.