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Cirrus Education Group

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Special Called Board Meeting

Auditor Selection

Date and Time

Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

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Directors Present

L. Taylor (remote), N. Lewis (remote), S. Kelly (remote), T. Olagunju (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Golphin, R. Finley

Guests Present

Arleen Samuels (remote), B. Williams (remote), C. Blake (remote), Diane Freeman (remote), Jasmine Fuller (remote), Nisah Brinson (remote), Sonja Riley (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Taylor called a meeting of the board of directors of Cirrus Education Group to order on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

S. Kelly made a motion to Approve agenda.
T. Olagunju seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Discussion Matter

A.

Discussion and Selection of an SCSC-Approved Independent Auditor for the Annual Financial Audit

Presented by: Arleen Samuels

  • Ms. Samuels presented information regarding the FY2026 SCSC-Approved Auditor Program and reviewed the approved independent auditor options available for selection.
  • The Board discussed the qualifications and prior working relationship with Mauldin and Jenkins, CPAs.
  • Discussion included the firm’s familiarity with the school’s financial processes, prior audit experience with the organization, and continuity of services.
  • Ms. Samuels also reviewed the SCSC submission deadline and confirmed that auditor selections must be submitted by May 19, 2026.

III. Items for Approval

A.

Approval of the Selection of an SCSC-Approved Independent Auditor for the Annual Financial Audit

S. Kelly made a motion to Approve the selection of Mauldin and Jenkins for the Cirrus Academy Charter School as the independent auditor for the FY2026 annual financial audit.
T. Olagunju seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Blake
S. Kelly made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
T. Olagunju seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.