Elana Nashelsky reported the following updates during the meeting:

1. The 21st Century CCLC program is scheduled to commence in August. 
2. An application has been submitted for the ACCF Giving Spree. The participants for this event will be announced on July 11th.
3. There is a Summer Internship opportunity at CPS/Vida Garden.
4. We have observed an increase in volunteerism among Vida alumni.
5. As for enrollment and re-enrollment, we have so far registered 254 students for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

Elana Nashelsky shared the following updates on Academic Excellence:

There has been a marked improvement in both discipline and language skills among the students.
The Board raised multiple questions about the math results. They observed a discrepancy in performance levels from Kindergarten to second grade and then from third to sixth grade, primarily due to differences in testing methods.
Additional data from the Math assessment will be available in the coming days.
Elana Nashelsky also emphasized that there has been a significant increase in biliteracy among the students

Will be discussed in the next meeting.

Leighton presents the Monthly financials.

Leighton Rice presented the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vida EA/ESP during the meeting. He confirmed that this revised MOU has been approved by the union, following a revision by the solicitor.

Leighton Rice explained the draft budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year during the meeting. He noted that it includes a rise in the health insurance premium due to changes in several factors, including pricing adjustments.

The board reviewed in detail the budget.

Melissa Turner shared that they have tested a new software, eService Synergy SIS. She noted that its price is on the lower side compared to other options they have tried. She also mentioned that we can expect its implementation by September.

In the meeting’s opening remarks, Melissa advocates for the continuation of our partnership with Zenith Insurance, citing their exceptional service as the primary reason. She advises against proceeding with Guide1. She elaborates on her stance by providing specific instances and examples drawn from our experiences with these insurance providers.

Leighton discusses the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertaining to the benefits for CBA employees. The board deliberates on the possibility of extending these identical benefits to non-CBA employees. The Board decided to move it to next month.

Christie has held two meetings with Jesse, during which a preliminary Strategic Plan and a Call to Action were presented to the Governance team. Additionally, Jesse and Kevin from Charter Choices have prepared a 5-year budget plan, tailored to align with the Strategic Plan’s objectives, which will be circulated shortly.

The Governance team is set to provide their feedback and suggested modifications on the Plan and Call to Action to Christie by Friday, 6/28. These revisions will then be forwarded to Jesse. The finalized plan is scheduled to be presented by Jesse at the board meeting in August. Furthermore, Jesse will develop and distribute a resource that can be used to give our families an overview in August.

We will continue discussing these matters in our next meeting

Elana addresses the recent resignations that have occurred, which involve a number of teachers and the school nurse. However, she provides reassurance that, despite these departures, we anticipate that there will be no shortage of teachers at the commencement of the new academic year.