Madame President Cristina Stamatin informed the Board of Directors that Bruno Olvera will not be joining the board at this time due to professional reasons.  Board Trustee Gregory Farmer regretfully announced to the board his resignation effective January 1, 2020 due to personal reasons.

Dr. Lorilyn Coggins provided a synopsis of the Charter School Program Grant (CSP),  emphasizing that Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires grant activities to be discussed and recorded in the monthly board meeting minutes.

November 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. 

On behalf of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Stephanie Yassine shared the program highlights and gratitude for the impact the additional funding makes possible for the students and staff at the academy. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers report and budget were presented to the Board of Directors. 

The Sanga Monthly Management academic and partnership report was presented by Stephanie Yassine.  Central Michigan University conducted its first official site visit to the academy on October 29, 2019.  This visit captured data around seven pedagogical elements for a total of 12 classrooms.  The authorizer New School Support Visit Summary Report findings were paralleled to the academy's mission and vision alignment with daily operations. Leadership is continuing to work closely with the Detroit Children's Fund (DCF) by continuously targeting elements for quality instruction and subsequent professional development.  The academy's school index was presented to the Board of Directors. 

Madame Vice President Andreea Bordeianu reiterated the previous request to receive a detailed bilingual education report.  Ana Ulloa conveyed to the Board of Directors the model for dual language.  Board Trustee Monica Barbour proposed that the "Bilingual Education" section of the monthly management report be changed to "Dual Language".  

The academy has partnered with Attendance Works!, a non-profit organization funded by Skillman Foundation in efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism. Ana Ulloa shared with the Board of Directions the action plans that are in place to improve chronic absent students' daily attendance. 

The spirt of gift-giving will be shared with the students of the academy.  Stephanie Yassine and the school social worker have organized for each student to receive a gift on Friday, December 20th. 

The modular installation work has begun and will take 4-5 weeks for completion.  The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC)  will need to conduct a site visit to issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the modular.
 

No extended public comments at this time.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Jennifer Joubert, Central Michigan University's Field Operations representative was unable to attend the meeting.  However, Ms. Joubert reached out to the Board Liaison to express her apologies and inquired if the Board of Directors needed anything.

Escuela Avancemos Board of Directors expounded on this year's challenges and rewards.  Gratitude accolades were expressed to the entire team for their passion and undoubtedly commitment.  Best wishes to Board Trustee Gregory Farmer in his future endeavors.  The Board of Directors wished everyone a wonderful holiday season!