The committee discussed the amendments to the budget due to the decrease in enrollment. Discussions centered on potential solutions and strategies to reduce expenses, increase student enrollment, and bring in additional funding/donations for the school. 

• The committee asked for public comment and none were noted. 

• The committee reviewed the September financials with Prestige, noting areas over budget such as technology and contracted services, and discussed the need to reduce undocumented transactions. 

• Committee Co-Chair Antoinette proposed exploring additional grant opportunities and suggested scheduling a session to review and apply for available grants, with team members committing to review specific grants. The board retreat planning was also briefly discussed, with Board Chair Veronica highlighting the need to establish a donor communication plan and CRM setup.
• The committee discussed fundraising strategies, including exploring match giving, researching donor giving cycles in Atlanta, and encouraging monthly donations through an app called Roundup. They planned to create a content and activity tracker to focus on specific monthly goals, with Board vice chair Wanda suggesting committee members take ownership of different activities and deliverables. The group also discussed a potential donor appreciation event at the Southwest Arts Center and the need to craft a message for past donors and sponsors. They agreed to revisit and refine their plan, potentially in a virtual meeting, to ensure alignment and focus on achieving their fundraising and engagement goals.

• No other updates were noted. 

No updates were noted.