Financial audit for the year ended June 30, 2019, was presented by Mr. Larry Wilkerson of Wilkerson & Associates, P.C.   The audit went extremely well with no findings.  Mr. Wilkerson informed the Board of Trustees of an upcoming first-time school district financial statement requirement.  Effective June 30, 2021, the GASB Statement No.87-Leases statement requires recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers afterschool program will begin on September 30, 2019.  Mr. Waseem Younis, AIMS, Inc (President of the management company for Dearborn Academy) provided the Board of Directors a brief overview of the program.  Ms. Michelle Hadous, 21st CCLC Program Director and Ms. Dahiem Gordon, Escuela Avancemos Site Director were introduced to the board.

The Sanga Management report was presented by Mr. Sean Townsin and Ms. Stephanie Yassine.  Mr. Townsin shared with the Board of Trustees that the Academy's first month of school is off to a great start.  Operationally, the school is running efficiently and the team is consistently reminding the community of what makes it the penultimate school of choice for hundreds of families.   The Academy's founder, Ms. Ana Ulloa is consistently present at the academy which has tremendously reinforced relationships with families.  Ms. Ulloa shared the Family Literacy organic model that will be soon launched at the Academy's Parent and Family Resource Center.

The NWEA MAP assessment for all students will begin on September 30, 2019.  The Academy's Spanish Teacher, Andrew Mosquera presented a brief bi-literacy overview of the pilot Spanish NWEA test. This pilot testing will show students Spanish proficiency growth on a standardized test. In addition, Mr. Townsin presented an overview of the Academy's current educational programs that supports bi-literacy.  Ms. Yassine updated the Board of Trustees on the school building, playground, fencing, and modular updates.

August 2019 financial reports were presented by Dr. Lorilyn Coggins highlighting cash on hand, year-to-date revenues, year-to-date expenditures, and the current fund balance in a summarized format.  The financials are in order.  Dr. Coggins was pleased that the June 30, 2019 audit presented by Wilkerson & Associates was identified as having no findings.

No extended public comments.

None at this time.

Madame President Cristina Stamatin, Ana Ulloa and Stephanie Yassine were invited to speak at the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Meeting on September 19, 2019.  It was a humbling but rewarding experience for Madame President Cristina Stamatin to share with others all the great things that are happening at Escuela Avancemos! Academy. In order to keep the momentum, a Board Retreat must occur next month for strategic planning purposes.  Please continue board member recruitment efforts.
The Board of Trustees is elated with the overall commitment, progress, and communication that the team exemplifies.  A special "thank you"  to Dr. Coggins for maintaining a positive budget and great audit. Accolades to Mr. Townsin for putting the bi-literacy presentation together for a closer look at the Academy's bi-literacy structure.  

Approved by the Board of Trustees on October 22, 2019.

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