Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Public comments were received from community members regarding concerns about band

practices occurring on or near campus grounds.

Key Concerns Raised:

• Excessive noise levels during band practices

• Practices reportedly occurring late in the evening

• Negative impact on quality of life for nearby residents, including disruptions to sleep,

work schedules, and student study time.

Board and Leadership Response:

• School leadership acknowledged the concerns and shared that adjustments have been

made:

o Practice times are being reduced, with an anticipated earlier end time

(approximately 8:00 PM).

o Louder sections (e.g., drums, horns) will be moved indoors.

o Limited outdoor practice may occur for specific sections during early time blocks.

• Leadership committed to:

o Monitoring implementation of these changes

o Improving communication with neighbors

o Exploring formal systems for logging and addressing community concerns

o Reviewing contractual obligations with the external organization

Approval of Minutes

CEO Report

The CEO provided updates on the following:

Partnerships:

• Successful partnership with CDC and YMCA providing swim lessons to approximately

125 students.

• Exploration of partnership with Children’s Defense Fund for a summer literacy program

(Freedom Schools), potentially serving 100 students.

Student & Staff Highlights:

• Participation in community events (e.g., Muses parade)

• Successful production of Romeo and Juliet

• Arts on Esplanade event

• Athletic achievements:

o Boys Flag Football: Championship winners

o Girls Flag Football: Championship finalists

• Black History Program and Talent Show highlighted strong student engagement

• Kindergarten literacy initiatives (phonics-based spelling activities)

Athletics & Activities:

• Soccer season underway

• Continued emphasis on student sportsmanship and representation

Testing & Instruction:

• LEAP testing underway

• Pep rallies held to boost student morale

• Identified need to upgrade technology infrastructure toward a 1:1 student-device ratio

Facilities & Expansion:

• Discussion of potential acquisition or lease of adjacent property

o Potential benefits include additional space, staff parking, and revenue

opportunities

• Further evaluation and board walkthrough to be scheduled

Enrollment Update:

• 38 student attrition (met >5% target)

• 143 new student matches

• Projected enrollment: 981 students with 24 open seats

Strategic Planning:

• Upcoming work includes:

o Mission and vision review

o Organizational and staffing alignment

o Special education staffing adjustments

o Development of leadership evaluation tools

o Budget planning for SY26–27

Grants & Funding:

• $30,000 SWNP Attendance Grant awarded

• Capital improvement grant application submitted ($50,000)

• Exploration of additional national funding opportunities

Committee Reports

January & February Financials:

• Board elected to focus discussion primarily on February report

• Noted improvements:

o Increase in cash on hand (54 → 58 days)

o Improved net income and fund balance (14%)

• Identified concerns:

o Variability in financial projections

o Need for clearer financial reporting and categorization (prior misclassification of

revenue)

Action Items:

• Finance Committee to determine transfer amounts related to prior authorization

• Continued refinement of financial reporting systems

• Motion to approve January & February financials:

- Motion: Meaghan McCormack

- Seconded: Brittany Waiters

• Outcome: Approved

Executive Session

A motion was made to enter executive session: Personnel Matters

Adjourn Meeting

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:36 am