Yvonne Carr, Vice President of Senior Business Relationship Manager for Chase Business Banking Government & Not-For-Profit presented a brief overview of the Platinum Business Solutions plan. Board Treasurer Trustee Linda Chittum and Dr. Lorilyn Coggins suggested that it is best to put a pause on making any financial institution modifications until the end of the fiscal year.

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 plan data remains the same as previously reported last month with the exception of 10 hotspots purchases.

April 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 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act update was shared with the Board of Directors.  Sanga Management and Dr. Coggins are keeping an active pulse on the state-aid budget cuts.  Careful attention is being paid to the budgetary process while protecting high-quality student learning.
 

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers monthly report was presented to the Board
of Directors by Stephanie Yassine on behalf of Michelle Hadous, Project Director. The virtual enrichment is going exceptionally well and will exceed the state-required number of hours.  The staff is doing an amazing job of keeping the students engaged.  All of the materials required to complete the virtual enrichment activities have been delivered to the students.  Unexpended grant funds will need to be returned to the Michigan Department of Education.

Both Sean Townsin and Stephanie Yassine presented the monthly Sanga Management Report.
Stephanie Yassine stated that the academy has had to conceptualize and completely reconfigure its approach to student learning.  There is robust food distribution, procurement of devices and wireless connections, and constant communication with all families to ensure that all needs are met.  With management unwavering support, the academy has been able to acquire and distribute a substantial amount of computers and wireless hotspots to improve daily attendance and engagement in a virtual setting. A Spanish and Latin American/Hispanic culture online class will be offered to all of the academy's staff.  Management and academy leaders have been consistently conducting interviews for staff.  Multiple candidates referred to the academy by Lesley Redwine Consulting (LER), as well as  from teacher referrals have participated in virtual interviews.  As a result, the academy has successfully filled a 4th-grade position for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Ana Ulloa, Sanga Management CEO/Founder, shared heartfelt gratitude to the team for its efforts during this difficult time.  Everyone was urged to contact the state legislatures regarding the state-aid budget cuts.  Madame President Cristina Stamatin encouraged the team to brainstorm some fundraiser possibilities.

Madame Vice President Andreea Bordeianu departed the virtual meeting at 7:44 PM.

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  President and Board Liaison to express her apologies and inquired if the Board of Directors needed anything. 

A host of accolades and recognition was expressed by the Escuela Avancemos Board of Directors. During this most difficult time, the team is exhibiting a phenomenal job handling the frustration of all the uncertainties. 

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 6:30 pm at Escuela Avancemos Academy;
2635 Howard St Detroit, MI 48216