Delmy Rodriguez

The board discussed organizational milestones including a 15-year charter renewal and recent grant funding. Key agenda items featured an overview of the SY26-27 budget projections and strategies for balancing revenue and expenses amidst rising costs. The board reviewed academic updates, including efforts to address family concerns at the Upper Academy and the implementation of a new three-tier system for accelerated learners. Committee reports provided updates on board recruitment, the progress of the 817 Varnum St. NE facility project, and fiscal oversight. Formal actions taken included the approval of an additional $450,000 in equity for the Phase II facility project and the approval of the school's fiscal year 2025 Form 990.

The agenda focuses on the school report including a strategic plan priority update and the approval of the SY26-27 budget. Additionally, the meeting will cover the election of new and returning board members, the election of SY26-27 board officers, and various committee reports including academic, governance, and finance and audit updates. Other items involve the approval of contracts over $50,000 and corporate credit card limits.

This strategic plan outlines Mundo Verde's path to becoming an exemplary institution by 2030, focusing on delivering rigorous, joyful, hands-on, sustainability-inspired, and bilingual education. It identifies four strategic priorities: clarifying and recommitting to the academic model, attracting and retaining talented staff, rebuilding trusting relationships within the community, and building sustainable systems for future impact. The plan aims to prepare students with compassion, global perspective, and skills for change, while fostering a thriving, inclusive community where families and staff are valued partners.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including a school report covering recent celebrations, enrollment updates, and academic progress, with a specific focus on the evaluation of new biliteracy curriculum options and structural shifts in instructional models. The board reviewed and approved the 2030 strategic plan metrics across key domains like academic excellence, sustainability, and financial health. Committee reports were presented, covering academic improvement initiatives, board member recruitment strategies, and a review of financial performance compared to budget projections, including implications of proposed increases in funding for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting included a review of school celebrations, enrollment goals, and facility updates. Key discussions centered on the 15-year charter renewal process, the 2025-2030 strategic plan, and progress on four priority areas: program model development, talent retention, strengthening community relationships, and building sustainable operational systems. Committee reports provided updates on academic performance, governance activities, board candidate recruitment, financial status, and facility improvement projects. The meeting also included a closed session for legal consultation.