Executive session was held at 5:30-6:15 to discuss confidential collective bargaining matters and have a tour of the building.

No comments were made. 

Ms. Miller discussed reports and feedback from children, families, and school staff.
New teacher in-service took place with topics of responsive classroom and classroom and lesson planning. Three days of professional development were held for all teachers. Topics included encouraging positive communication among staff and working to utilize specialist and interventionist for rotations period.  A meet and greet was held Monday evening and 119 families attended. New procedures ensuring a smooth and productive work flow (e.g., silent dismissal) are being implemented.

Academic- Sally Powell
Finance- Greg Murry
Governance- Jeanne Arnold
 

President- Josef Brandauer
Vice President- Darren Glass
Treasurer- Greg Murry
Secretary- Melissa Rosenberger 

Jeanne Arnold reported that the governance committee is currently reviewing several policies and planning the board retreat.

Josef Brandauer provided a brief overview over the annual fall board agenda
There will be a session from board on track on 'board member citizenship', a 'state of the school' update by the executive director, financial training be a representative from Charter choices. The retreat will close with a facilitated workshop focused on team building and establishing collaborative relationship between the board and school administration. Legal training will occur at a later date.

Josef Brandauer that two board members (Dutrisac, Grim) could not continue to commit to the time demands of board service in the face of professional and personal scheduling conflicts.

Christine Miller clarified that this update policy will be distributed via the updated student handbook and on the new website. It is separate from a policy concerning state and federal legal clearances.

C. Miller reported that this policy is to create clarity around student enrollment. It will work to provide structure around which students get selected on wait list should the need arise.

C. Miller explained that the rationale and mechanics of a lottery process that would include clear dates and deadlines, and whether certain students may be eligible for priority enrollment.

J. Arnold reported that Governance Committee is working on a a process of retention/repeating grades and promotions.

Sally Powell reported that the committee will continue analyzing School data, PSSA data, assessing English Learners growth, planning for 6th grade STEM.

G. Murry added that this contract is on an as-needed basis and does not include minimum cost.

No comments were made.