The Governance Board reviewed the Board Governance Workflow and discussed the alignment and completeness of committee responsibilities across all standing committees. Committee chairs will review the workflow and identify any missing components or recommended adjustments for FY27. To support consistency and accountability, the Board Governance Workflow will be recirculated at the end of each month in advance of scheduled committee meetings.

ZEST has not yet received its monitoring feedback; however, the Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations are prepared to make any required adjustments upon receipt. The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) Corrective Action Plan is submitted on a monthly basis. ZEST has completed all required components to date and will continue to implement and monitor actions related to specialized services.

The Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Finance Committee members have completed the required training. The remaining Board members and school administration are scheduled to complete the training in February.

The Board and school leadership team will conduct a family listening tour in February 2026. The Governance Committee discussed the school’s FY27 operating model, including enrollment, staffing, and facilities considerations. The Finance Committee and Governance Committee are working collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer to finalize a recommendation for full Board review.

The ZEST Board of Directors will open board recruitment to add additional members in support of the school’s continued growth. The Board Chair and Vice Chair will lead the recruitment process. Outreach and marketing will begin in late January, with onboarding anticipated to be completed by May, ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.