Questions to Consider

1. Has the board reviewed enrollment targets and plans for the upcoming school year, including with school leaders? How is the board receiving updates on progress through the current recruitment season?
2. Has the board reviewed student recruitment, retention, and marketing plans? What does student retention look like at each grade level and by subgroup? If administered, do exit surveys provide a sense of the common reasons students leave the school?
3. How will the school make good faith recruitment and retention efforts for students with disabilities, students eligible for free- or reduced-price lunch, and English Learner populations based on goals set from last year’s outcomes? Are these efforts reflected in the student recruitment and retention plans?
4. How is the board monitoring student recruitment and retention efforts for specific populations? What is the demographic breakdown of newly enrolled students and returning students? 

Questions to Consider

1. To what extent do staff demographics reflect our student population? How is leadership addressing staff demographics in school staff recruitment strategies? 
2. How is the board evaluating the outcomes of staff recruitment and attrition from the prior school year? Are there any indications that it may be necessary to review benefits, culture, etc. to attract and retain well-qualified staff?
3. Are there any trends or patterns in staff attrition that can be addressed as you recruit for the upcoming school year?

Questions to Consider:

1. Does the budget align with the priorities that were previously established by the board and school leadership?
2. Has the board identified any long-term financing needs? Are there opportunities to refinance existing loans?
3. What is the school’s fund balance? How does it compare to statutory requirements, CSI requirements, and the board’s requirements and goals?