Mr. Reyes shared on the financials dashboard as of December 31, 2025, including the dashboard and detailed balance sheet. 

Ms. Izzo shared a full calendar of events for the month of February. She also shared the STEMNetics program and was successfully launched with 90% student participation. A Black History Month event was held, featuring Representative Cynthia Neely as a speaker and the culinary students prepared traditional cuisine. An open house for the culinary arts program is planned to generate student interest. Student Appreciation Week activities include a nacho bar, painting, and Valentine card making.

Ms. Izzo shared Staffing levels are steady. Recent PD sessions focused on preparing for Count Day with the next PD will be to prepare for state testing in April. She also mentioned the special education team also had a training session.

Ms. Izzo shared on Monthly enrollment events that are ongoing. An upcoming "Friends and Family" event will have community partners like Michigan Works and Mott Community College to offer resources, and the culinary arts program will provide food for the event.

Ms. Izzo also shared on attendance dipped during the holiday season, with January numbers below the national average, possibly due to cold weather and graduations. An attendance policy is in place to re-engage students. Enrollment decreased from 296 to 262, partly due to 21 graduates being withdrawn.

Recent enrollment efforts brought in 18 new students, with more expected. February and March numbers are projected to rise. She also mentioned the December goal for course completion was exceeded.

Ms. Izzo shared the culinary arts program was sent back for additional information, but it has not been disapproved. The required changes are:

• The advisory board chairman must be an industry professional.
• The advisory committee and minutes need to be redone to make sure industry professionals are the majority.
• A meeting with eight recruited industry professionals is scheduled to meet a February 16th deadline.

Ms. Izzo also shared a partnership is developing with Luis Fernandez, owner of Redwood Steakhouse, to offer jobs to students.

Ms. Izzo shared Students of the Month and shared the winter graduation video and spring graduation date of June 11 at 6:00p with 21 graduates.

Mr. Holmes shared information on Black History Month activities hosted by LAC is available in the board packet, including a flyer for an event open to school staff and others. Also, a flyer for the PSO (parent scholarship organization) is in the board packet. The application deadline is February 20th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.

Dr. Lovelace shared an action plan that is being developed based on the recent report from CMU following two visits. The findings align with areas the department was already working on.The focus is on ensuring IEP goals help close achievement gaps and allow students to function in the general education setting.

Ms. Chase shared a Representative Neeley and her team visited the school, and the culinary students prepared food for the visit. The Representative's legislative aide offered to connect the school with resources to address student housing challenges.

Ms. Chase also shared on the Learning Without Limits Conference 2026.

Academic: Ms. Lepine shared that the committee discussed STEMnetics, preparations for the testing period, and special education topics.

Finance: Mr. Clark shared that a review of expenses showed nothing unusual, and the timeliness of expense reporting is improving.

Governance: Ms. Bruzewski shared that the committee went over the board policies that were being updated or omitted by NCSI.

Mr. Merante shared the Flint-area board president roundtable. He also mentioned the CMU Annual Conference is scheduled for August 19th. "Experience Central" visits are planned for March 18th and April 21st from 4:00-6:00 pm.

There were no expenditures.

Mr. Holmes shared the information given in the email which included CMU's Center for Charter Schools sharing a MDE memorandum detailing new requirements under Sec. 164k of the state budget. The updates cover School Meal Programs, Incentives for Pupil Count Days, District Surveys, and Evidence-Based Curriculum. 

Mr. Holmes shared CMU's Center for Charter Schools sent an email regarding the Special Education Review Follow-up Summary Report that was mailed via the US Postal Service on January 30, 2026.

Next Board Meeting Date: March 10, 2026, at 6:00p