On Tuesday, November 10, The University of St. Thomas (UST), Main Street School of Performing Arts’ authorizer, made its semi-annual visit to see firsthand the daily operations of our school. As the authorizer, UST provides oversight for finances and graduation standards. Dana Peterson and Molly McGraw Healy, two members of UST’s charter school authorizing department, were on site to visit classrooms and to meet with administration, staff members, parents, board members, and students. In meeting with these groups, the authorizing team discussed where we stand today and goals for the remainder of the year and the future. MSSPA has been in partnership with UST since 2011.