• Ms. Arleen Samuels presented the proposed FY26 Amended Budget to the Governing Board for review and discussion. Discussion included updates to projected revenues, expenditures, staffing allocations, operational costs, grant funding, and year-end financial planning.
• Board members discussed proposed amendments related to employee stipends, department head supplements, end-of-year activities, Title I carryover expenditures, facility improvement considerations, and reserve allocations. Questions were raised regarding spending priorities, budget sustainability, and alignment of expenditures with previously approved budget parameters.
• Ms. Samuels provided clarification regarding budget adjustments, projected surplus amounts, operational obligations, and anticipated future costs, including facility and programmatic needs. Discussion also included potential allocations for summer programming, technology purchases, and student support services.
• The Governing Board reviewed recommendations and discussed possible modifications to the amended budget prior to final consideration for adoption.

No individuals registered for public comment prior to the established deadline.