Harold J. Turner

The agenda included a review of academic initiatives and data by the Head of School, a discussion on the academic committee, and an executive session. Additionally, there was a review of February 2025 unaudited financial statements, discussion of budget projections for the end of the year, and a review of a preliminary draft budget for the 2025-26 school year. Proposed changes to the employee handbook were discussed and approved. The Head of Schools Committee shared a draft charter for the committee, and the board discussed feedback and questions. The Head of School provided an update on key performance indicators and pro bono support secured to develop data dashboards and program evaluation systems. There was also discussion around trustee recruitment.

The meeting included discussions on staffing updates, a review of financials for September and October, and committee space items related to an audit and renovation status. Academic and enrollment updates were also reviewed. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss board transition updates and next steps.

The meeting included updates on student enrollment for 2024-25 and recruitment efforts for 2025-26. The board discussed attendance data and support for students and families, internal assessments, new curricula implementation, and student support services. Family and community engagement efforts and upcoming events were also shared. The Ivy Hill Prep financial statements for October and November were reviewed, and the 2024 audit was approved. There was an update on school renovation progress, fundraising engagement, and long-term funding planning. The board moved into an Executive Session to discuss board transition next steps.

The board meeting included discussions on the HOS Committee charter and workplan, review and vote on the HOS evaluation tool, and sharing roles for the HOS evaluation process. Recent financial updates were reviewed, along with committee space discussions. Updates to the staff handbook were voted on, along with board membership. An update on prospective trustee recruitment was provided. Academic and enrollment updates were shared. An executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting included a review of unaudited March financial statements, discussion of budget development for 2025-26, and approval of a proposed staffing model for the 2025-26 school year. The board also approved the Ivy Hill Prep complaint process with an amendment. Updates to the strategic plan were reviewed, and a potential dashboard to streamline data from key sources and facilitate analysis was shared. Updates from the lottery in April and projected enrollment for the 2025-26 school year were also reviewed. The board moved into executive session to discuss personnel items.