Cirrus Education Group

Minutes

Cirrus Education Group Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Directors Present

L. Golphin (remote), L. Taylor (remote), N. Lewis (remote), R. Finley (remote), T. Olagunju (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Kelly

Guests Present

Arleen Samuels (remote), B. Williams (remote), Brenda Edwards (remote), C. Blake (remote), Diane Freeman (remote), Nisah Brinson (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Taylor called a meeting to order on Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

N. Lewis made a motion to Approve agenda.
R. Finley seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from Special Called Meeting - Oct 16, 2025

L. Golphin made a motion to approve the minutes from CEG Governance Board Meeting - Special Called Meeting on 10-16-25.
R. Finley seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting - Oct 21, 2025

R. Finley made a motion to approve the minutes from Cirrus Education Group Monthly Board Meeting on 10-21-25.
L. Golphin seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Approve Minutes from Special Called Meeting - Oct 30, 2025

R. Finley made a motion to approve the minutes from CEG Governance Board Meeting - Special Called Meeting on 10-30-25.
T. Olagunju seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Matters of Discussion

A.

Note for Items B-E: Committee Reports (Academic, Operations, Personnel, Finance)

Chair Taylor noted that committee reports would be skipped for this meeting. All reports have been submitted through BoardOnTrack and will be reviewed there. She further stated that key updates from each area would be incorporated into the Head of School Report.

B.

Academic Committee Report

C.

Operations Committee Report

D.

Personnel Committee Report

E.

Finance Committee Report

F.

Head of School Report

Barry Williams provided a comprehensive update on school performance and operational priorities. He reported current enrollment numbers, reviewed academic data, and outlined intervention strategies including after-school reading programs, bi-monthly teacher workshops, and targeted supports for literacy and math.
Mr. Williams highlighted improvements in school culture and climate, noting a decline in student referrals and classroom disruptions. He also previewed upcoming initiatives, including a student mentoring program and community reading events designed to strengthen engagement.
Mr. Williams informed the Board that the school is pursuing two major grant opportunities totaling up to $1 million to support continued instructional improvements, staffing needs, and student services.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Finley made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
L. Golphin seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Blake