The agenda was amended to change New Business Item C from a discussion item to an action item requiring a vote.

In Dr. Coggins’ absence, Board Treasurer Linda Chittum presented the March 2025 financial reports overview.

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Site Coordinator for the 21st CCLC, presented the monthly programming and budget report. The after-school program has experienced a notable increase in student enrollment, largely due to the commencement of soccer season. The academy’s soccer team played and won its first game on April 19th against Harms Elementary.

Ms. Rodriguez expressed interest in collaborating with the academy to offer summer school programming and anticipates further discussions in the coming weeks. Vice President Andreea Bordeianu inquired whether any fundraising had been conducted to offset the cost of soccer uniforms for families. Ms. Rodriguez clarified that uniforms were included with the Detroit PAL membership fee. Additionally, she personally purchased gently used or new cleats for students unable to afford them, while all remaining soccer-related needs were covered by the after-school program.

Michelle Khatib reported that she is confident the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program will continue to receive funding through the Michigan Department of Education. A recent correction to an attendance data entry oversight—previously indicating that the program was not meeting required attendance thresholds—has now been resolved. With the corrected data, the program is confirmed to be in compliance with state attendance requirements.

Ana Ulloa, CEO of Sanga Consulting, presented the monthly management report to the Board. She emphasized that the academy’s instructional model is grounded in research-based curricula and includes targeted academic supports to drive student growth. The leadership team remains focused on ensuring consistent implementation of these strategies across all grade levels.

All WIDA, MSTEP, and PSAT assessments have been completed; results are expected in the summer. NWEA testing is scheduled for May 12–23. The Spring administration of the i-Ready diagnostic will be deactivated. Vice President Bordeianu inquired whether deactivating i-Ready would incur any costs; Ms. Ulloa will follow up with additional information.

Vice President Bordeianu also recommended that the academy consider offering a preschool program to support foundational skill development. In response, Ms. Ulloa shared that Sanga will be hosting a leadership retreat on May 3rd to discuss summer school planning, 2025–2026 school year preparations, and the implementation of a two-week Kindergarten orientation designed to acclimate incoming students to classroom expectations and routines.

Summer school programming will be supported through Section 41 bilingual funds and will run parallel to the 21st CCLC program as two distinct offerings. The academy’s summer focus is on delivering a robust, relevant program tailored to the needs of English Language Learners.

Vice President Bordeianu also suggested reaching out to Wayne State University and the University of Detroit Mercy to explore student service leadership programs that may support peer counseling or student teaching partnerships.

The academy continues to maintain a daily student attendance rate of 90% or higher.

Staff recruitment is in full swing. Vice President Bordeianu recommended that the academy attend university hiring fairs to recruit teachers on the spot. Sanga Consulting is committed to ensuring that Escuela Avancemos Academy is fully staffed for the 2025–2026 school year.

None at this time.

Jennifer Joubert, Field Operations School Lead from the Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University, informed the Board of Directors that the CMU Educational Program Review was recently conducted by members of the Center’s Academic Performance and Accountability team. A follow-up review report will be shared with the Board of Directors once completed.

Additionally, Ms. Joubert presented informational flyers encouraging participation in the 2025 Annual Conference, scheduled for August 14, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. All board members, management, leadership, and teachers are welcome to attend and must register for the event.

The Board expressed appreciation for the information presented and shared their anticipation for receiving the end-of-year assessment data.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm at Escuela Avancemos Academy.