D. Smith noted that student board representative, Dea Milkani, could not

make the meeting due to transportation issues.

As part of the CEO's comments, I. Pumpian:

• Thanked the board for completing their Ethics training as part of a new legislation requirement.
• Provided a copy of the 2025 Williams Superintendent Report to the board.
• Provided detailed background information on MTSS (Multi Tiered System of Support) and how HSHMC currently provides resources to help students grow under this system.
• Shared that HSHMC is developing new partnerships and initiatives to further support MTSS at HSHMC.  The newest partnership is through an MOU with Operations Samahan, Inc. (Opsam). 

• D. Gross shared the outcomes from a recent meeting with stakeholders from HSHMC and the San Diego Mid City Police Department. The meeting was very positive and a future partnership is planned. 
• The meeting was focused on creating community dialogue with other schools, revitalizing existing programs centered around violence prevention, and how to move education forward by involving stakeholders through different programs and career opportunities. Next steps include putting together a strategic plan and scheduling a follow-up meeting with stakeholders.
• D. Smith shared his excitement around this new partnership and the positive effects it will have on HSHMC's school community. 
• It was noted that the Police Captain expressed interest in a position on the HSHMC board. 

I. Pumpian shared the OPSAM MOU with the board as mentioned in his comments above as part of a new partnership with HSHMC.

D. Gross provided a general overview of the 2024-2025 independent audit to the board.

Independent Auditor Report

G. Ottinger provided an overview of the 2025-2026 First Interim Report, noting that HSHMC is financially stable, in compliance, and tracking well with budgeted projections.

F. Johnson introduced Lorraine Hutchinson to the board. D. Smith commented on her nomination and recommended that Lorraine Hutchinson be confirmed as a new board member.

D. Gross suggested that an annual statistical report be provided to the board to highlight behavioral interventions outlined in the policy.

D. Gross suggested that an information item be added to the next meeting's agenda regarding recruitment of San Diego Police Captain to the HSHMC board.