Members of the community attended the meeting and would like to bring to the attention of the board a request to expand the school through 8th grade, add a gifted program and expand transportation services to the Carlisle area. 

Megan Benka-Coker, Assistant Professor at Gettysburg College and Rachel Farbman, current Gettysburg College student, spoke to their work with Vida's 4th graders during Fall Semester 2023.  The focus of this new collaboration revolved around air pollution and citizenship science.

Christine Miller presents the Executive Director report:

• Happy School Directors’ Recognition Month
• Enrollment/Re-enrollment started; with 8 new kindergarten applications. 
• State Charter School Rally on Tues. Jan 23 with board member presence. 

Joselyn Lewis delivers an Academic Excellence Update, highlighting positive Staff Satisfaction Survey results. Emphasis is placed on monitoring teacher workload and ensuring a sustainable work-life balance.

Leighton Rice made a presentation online in which he covered  Monthly financials, Annual Audit

Leighton presented and explained the Financial Summary during the meeting. Additionally, Leighton highlighted potential liabilities associated with the current retirement system.

Furthermore, Leighton shared pertinent information regarding the current status of the school's accounts, offering an overview of the financial landscape.

Christine initiated the discussion on the feasibility of implementing Billboard advertising. The Board engaged in a conversation about the optimal approach to reach the Spanish-speaking community. Additionally, the Board deliberated on determining the most suitable location for the Billboard.

The Board deliberates on approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the school counselor. The proposed adjustment involves reducing the counselor's hours by 8 per week to facilitate her pursuit of certification. 

Sergio Luque and Leighton Rice provide an explanation supporting the financial recommendation to approve the renewal of Board On Track.

Christine Miller explains the update of the Students Experiencing Homelessness Policy (856)

Joselyn Lewis explains that the committee is in the process of creating new literature to attract new board members. With several vacant positions, the Board needs to establish new rules for handling potential candidates. This may include considerations such as the possibility of having a translator or interpreter for one of the candidates.

Christine Miller explains that the Board can expect an updated proposal from Charter Choices soon, following the approval vote last month. The discussion shifts towards identifying potential dates for the upcoming meeting to review the proposal.