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Budget constraints and prioritization of student needs
1:09:05
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Dr. Green elaborates on the school's approach to budget management, emphasizing the prioritization of student success and support services. She highlights the unique challenges faced by their student population and the need for comprehensive support systems.
- The school prioritizes investment in students and their success
- Many students face food and housing insecurity, requiring additional support services
- Mental health and well-being initiatives are a key focus
- The school operates on a lean budget while trying to meet these diverse student needs
Carmen Renée Green
1:09:05
We feel strongly, that when we have We need to be investing in our students.
1:09:12
It's about student success and excellence first.
1:09:14
And so we prioritize investment in our students.
1:09:18
With that being said, and I would also say that because of the student population that we have, we know that there are students who struggle with food insecurity, housing insecurity and things of that nature.
1:09:35
Probably at a much higher level than other, schools.
1:09:40
And so because of those things, we have to put a lot of more wraparound services like our mental health, well-being.
1:09:48
Doctor.
1:09:48
Schwartz leads that initiative and you know, we've really got a 1st class, place.
1:09:53
To date, we were actually doing a lot of this out of our budget because we felt so strongly about making certain that our students were cared for.
1:10:02
Knowing the struggles that they have and the struggles that their families have.
1:10:05
So we think that will be continuing costs.
1:10:07
I can't give you an actual number of what that will be.
1:10:11
Clearly, if we make a decision that we should move to a different place, then there may be things that we would have a deeper conversation about.
1:10:21
But right now, as you know, we're in a pretty ultra lean budget.
1:10:26
And so, pretty frugal.
1:10:29
But And also I'd also add, you know, the fact that I just want to make this point if I may.