Dr. Lorilyn Coggins presented the Board of Directors with Chase for Business resource information as a possible banking option for the academy.  Exploring the academy's banking option has also been on the Board Treasurer Linda Chittum radar. Within the upcoming weeks, Madame President Cristina Stamatin will contact the referred Chase Senior Business Relationship Manager to schedule a call and or meeting.  More discussion surrounding the academy's banking needs will be forthcoming.

January 2020 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.  The budget will need to be amended to add significant grant reviews.

Dr. Lorilyn Coggins presented to the Board of Directors a brief overview of the Charter School Program Grant data that will be presented monthly at each board meeting.  The Board of Directors received copies of the February Monthly Status Report for the Charter School Program (CSP) as provided by the Michigan Department of Education.  Narrative and Budget changes will be entered in Michigan Electronic Grant System (MEGS) by Dr. Lorilyn Coggins. The academy's principal Sean Townsin attended the first mandatory Charter School Program (CSP) grant meeting on February 12, 2020. Upcoming Charter School Program (CSP) session dates were shared with the Board of Directors.

Stephanie Yassine shared a few highlights from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) after-school program.  The January 2020 Expense Report and the February 2020 report were presented to the Board of Directors.

The Sanga Monthly Management Report was presented in its entirety by Stephanie Yassine and Ana Ulloa. The school's principal Sean Townsin is attending a School Collaborative Year 2 (SC2) Great Schools exemplary schools visit in Washington, D.C. The 2020-2021 school year staffing recruitment and retention are in full gear. The academy's management company has been hard at work in identifying prospective buildings for expansion for the 2021-2022 academic year.  Both Stephanie Yassine and Ana Ulloa presented to the Board of Directors the "Beatrice Property" advantages and disadvantages.  Madame President Cristina Stamatin expressed the need for a Facility Committee and community networking.  Moreover, a rotational synopsis for selecting another building will need to be presented to the Board of Directors.   

No extended public comments at this time.

Jennifer Joubert shared her recent visit to the academy on February 19, 2020, with the Board of Directors.  Not only is Jennifer Joubert impressed with the academy's success but The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools Central Michigan University (CMU) Mt. Pleasant leadership team is pleased as well.   On March 17, 2020, Central Michigan University (CMU) will be visiting the academy. Upcoming Board Development Series dates were given to the Board of Directors.

The Escuela Avancemos Board of Directors are very thankful and appreciative to the entire team for all the progress that is being made. Board Vice President Andreea Bordeianu shared free workshops information that are offered by Oakland University.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 6:30pm at Escuela Avancemos! Academy; 
2635 Howard St Detroit, MI  48216