Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amanda Bloom’s organization
Oct 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Minutes of Meeting
The Board discussed annual giving, emphasizing the goal of 100% Board participation through pledges or gifts. They reviewed progress toward SY24-25 Board goals, focusing on succession planning and fundraising, and discussed academic growth and achievement. The State of the School address covered enrollment trends, DC CAPE data, financial performance, and the Board Self-Assessment Survey. Key challenges identified included succession planning, fundraising, and finding a new facility. The meeting also addressed facilities, including the commitment to vacate the current building by June 2027 and the selection of Transwestern as a broker to identify potential properties. The Board discussed the need to prioritize identifying candidates for the Board Chair role.
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The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions on board contributions, September financials, the academic dashboard, governance report, facilities, and the Cognia Accreditation Process. The board emphasized the importance of 100% board giving by year-end and reviewed the September financials, noting strong alignment between budget and actuals. The academic dashboard presentation covered ASPIRE standards, Statesmen's predicted score, and negotiations with PCSB regarding school-specific measures. The governance report focused on finding new board candidates and a self-assessment. Difficulties with drafting a sublease and negotiating terms with IP were discussed during the facilities discussion. An update on the Cognia Accreditation Process was also provided.
Sep 15, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Minutes of Retreat
The Board of Trustees retreat included discussions on Board goals, compliance with the original charter submission, and strategies for parent/guardian engagement. The board also discussed officer and committee chair re-elections, conflict of interest forms, and board giving. There was a review of the end of SY 23-24 academic report and a report from the start of SY 24-25, including DC CAPE data and survey results. The approval of SY 24-25 Board and School goals, a presentation on Comprehensive Well-Being, and Bellweather succession planning were also discussed.
Jun 26, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and decisions on several key areas. The Investment Policy was reviewed and approved, including strategies for operating, short-term, and long-term reserves, as well as the selection of Charles Schwab as the custodian of funds. The FY25 budget was reviewed and approved, with adjustments made due to an expected decline in government revenue. The board discussed the sublease, student academic data, and strategies for addressing attendance issues. The meeting also involved finalizing the strategic plan and discussing goals for the upcoming school year, including parent engagement initiatives and succession planning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
