Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kerel Thompson’s organization
May 16, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Lsat Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered election updates for school and caregiver positions. Discussion included an opening for an IDEA representative and a review of CSP meetings with the superintendent and instructional staff. Plans for acceleration efforts, CSP updates, academic goals, and data comparison across the district were also addressed. The four areas of interest (academics, culture of achievement, shared leadership, and family engagement) were discussed, with the CSP focusing on two areas (academics and culture of achievement). Feedback from ALT on scheduling for SY23-24 was also mentioned. The date for the next meeting was to be determined, with discussion on whether to hold one or two meetings (one for CSP review and one to introduce the new LSAT committee).
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The meeting covered various topics, including an inquiry about the status of affinity groups for staff and caregivers, an update on Equitable Access seats, and a discussion on procedures for addressing racially charged incidents between students. The meeting also included planning for LSAT elections, both for families and staff, and a review of the mid-year survey results concerning academic expectations. Additional topics included welcoming new families, planning for DC Day, and creating a school handbook.
Mar 13, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Sws Lsat Meeting
The meeting focused on the Comprehensive School Plan (CSP), including a shared leadership goal for staff OneNote access and updates to incident reports and job/volunteer role guidelines. Discussions included DIBELS and PARCC scores, strategies to improve literacy and math achievement, and plans for summer school. A survey on students' feelings of belonging and being loved at school was discussed, along with plans to implement "The Three Rs" (Rights, Respect, Responsibility) in K-5 classrooms, with opt-out options for certain topics. Retention of students, particularly after 4th grade, was a key concern, and a survey on parents' intent for their children to return was planned. Finally, survey data was reviewed, highlighting key themes around communication about individual student progress, academic expectations, and responsiveness.
Feb 15, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Sws Lsat February Meeting
The meeting focused on the school's FY24 budget, which showed a 5% decrease from the previous year. Key discussion points included personnel expenditures, with a review of position costs for teachers, aides, and custodians. The budget process timeline was outlined, including the petition and budget assistance request windows. Concerns were raised about the allocation of funds for students with higher needs and the impact of the new budget formula. The possibility of needing to cut positions was discussed, and a survey was proposed to gather input from teachers and parents on budget priorities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
