25-26 SY LSAT Interest

The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) meets monthly to advise the principal on such matters as the Comprehensive School Plan, the annual school budget, strategic priorities, curriculum, school culture, and family engagement. The LSAT may also advocate on behalf of Jackson-Reed on city-wide educational issues. Participating in the LSAT is a great way to be…

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LSAT Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025

In Attendance: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair: Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Jonny Walker, Patrick Cassidy, Will Gomaa, Rebecca (Tina) Bradshaw-Smith (WTU member), Ramona Singletary-Robertson, Victoria Alukpe, and Caylah Green Key Discussion Points Budget Survey Results 201 total respondents (50% parents/guardians, 21% staff, 28%…

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Help Shape Jackson-Reed’s Future!

Your voice matters in planning our school’s future. The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) invites all families to complete our 2025-2026 Budget Survey. Your feedback will influence how we allocate resources to serve our students best next year. The survey takes just a few minutes and all responses are confidential. Complete the survey in your…

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LSAT Meeting Minutes December 17, 2024

In Attendance: Assistant Principal: Marc Minsker LSAT Chair: Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Edward Dieterle Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Will Gomaa, Johnny Walker Key Discussion Points Budget Planning & Projections Enrollment projections for next year show a decline (e.g., SPED dropping from 204 to 173 students) Budget expected to be…

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LSAT Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024

In Attendance: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair: Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Will Gomaa, Rebecca (Tina) Bradshaw-Smith (WTU member), Ramona Singletary-Robertson, Victoria Alukpe, Patrice Arrington Guest: Francesca Wood (from Central Office), Nora Charles (Office of Councilmember Matt Frumin) Enrollment Projection…

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LSAT October 15, 2024 Minutes

In Attendance: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair:  Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle, Elizabeth Mettler Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Johnny Walker, Rebecca (Tina) Bradshaw-Smith (WTU member) Guest: Nora Charles (Office of Councilmember Matt Frumin) Summary of Action Items from the 2024-09-17 Meeting Item Status Enrollment…

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LSAT Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024

In Attendance: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair:  Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle, Elizabeth Mettler Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Johnny Walker, Rebecca (Tina) Bradshaw-Smith (WTU member) Guest: Nora Charles (Office of Councilmember Matt Frumin) Summary of Action Items from the 2024-09-17 Meeting Item Status1 Enrollment…

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LSAT Minutes September 17, 2024

In Attendance: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair:  Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle, Elizabeth Mettler Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Ramona Singletary-Robertson, Johnny Walker, Rebecca (Tina) Bradshaw-Smith (WTU member) Enrollment and Staffing Current enrollment is 1,864 students (1,760 residency-verified; 88 in building without paperwork; 16 registered…

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LSAT June 11, 2024 Minutes

In Attendance:  Members: Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair:  Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle, Elizabeth Mettler Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Patrice Arrington (Athletic Director), Tomeka McKinzie (principal in resident), Eduardo Canedo   New staff reps: Johnny Walker Faculty Guests: Gregory Bargeman and Marc Minsker  …

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LSAT May 21, 2024 Minutes

In Attendance:  Principal: Sah Brown LSAT Chair:  Melody Molinoff (Parent) Parent Members: Debbie Bocian, Hillary DeNigro (PTSO Liaison), Edward Dieterle, Elizabeth Mettler Jackson-Reed Faculty and Staff Members: Patrick Cassidy, Will Gomaa, Patrice Arrington (Athletic Director), Tomeka McKinzie (principal in resident), Eduardo Canedo   Principal’s update An alert about a verbal threat came out to Jackson-Reed…

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