Cristian Gajardo

The meeting included a roll call and a discussion about using a consent calendar for the meeting agenda and previous month's minutes. The auditors presented a draft of the audit report, highlighting the plan to issue an unmodified or clean opinion on the financial statements. Key discussion points included asset composition, liabilities, and net assets, with a focus on positive trends in net income and a strong financial position. The statement of cash flows was reviewed, emphasizing profitability from core operations. The notes to the financial statements were touched upon, including liquidity, fixed assets, DC bond details, and per pupil funding.

The meeting was called to order, roll call was conducted to confirm quorum, and it was confirmed that no guests were present, with the intention of moving into a closed session. No reports were provided from the Executive Director, Governance Committee, Operations Committee, School Performance Committee, or Finance Committee during the public portion of the meeting. A motion was made and passed to close the public session and move to executive session, followed by a motion to adjourn the public portion of the meeting.

The board meeting included reports from the Executive Director, Finance Committee, Governance Committee, Operations Committee, and School Performance Committee. The Executive Director highlighted enrollment updates, strategic plan progress, and key initiatives, including celebrating Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. The Finance Committee presented the fiscal year-to-date results, while the Governance Committee introduced a new board candidate, Derek Norville, who was subsequently approved. The Operations Committee discussed priorities for the year, including monitoring the BASE Alegre pilot program and addressing enrollment and space optimization. The School Performance Committee focused on strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students and accreditation work. The board also discussed the Fall Festival organized by the PTO and recognized staff for their work.

The board meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. A presentation was made to celebrate Latino Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring activities at the school. Updates were provided on the school's strategic plan, including objectives for academic excellence, diversity, equity, and community rebuilding. Enrollment numbers were reported, and there was a discussion about the school's team and their efforts. The finance committee reported on the school's financial status, including net income, cash flow, and the ongoing audit. There was also a discussion about the annual 401k/403b retirement plan contribution and potential changes in city funding distribution.

The meeting included a presentation on the CRECE Institute, highlighting professional development and community building activities. The Executive Director's report covered the start of the school year, progress on strategic plan pillars, the introduction of the new Chaptico community, and DC CAPE results. The Finance Committee reported on fiscal year-end results, noting a significant surplus and strong financial positioning. The Governance Committee presented two candidates for board positions, Jonathan Hogue and James Hahn, who were both unanimously approved. Updates were provided on the accreditation process with the Middle States Association.