Laura Cansicio joined to share a progress to date for the Simple Vue Academy's upcoming fundraising event, Brunch-to-Build on February 28, 2026.

Celebrations

The board was informed that the school will celebrate the 100th day of school on Friday, January 23, with an academic showcase highlighting student learning and projects completed during the first 100 days of the school year. 

Academic Update

Nandi Edouard shared the second round of MAP testing is upcoming. Academic data from this assessment cycle will be presented to the Board at the February meeting.

Current Issues and Planning Considerations

Nandi Edouard flagged the development of the SY2026-27 school calendar as an upcoming item for Board consideration, noting the importance of alignment around school breaks and the total number of instructional days prior to approval. 

Enrollment Update

Nandi Edouard provided an enrollment update, reporting the following at the time of the meeting:

• Current enrollment stands at 74 students
• Four additional students are expected to enroll in the near team
• Enrollment is projected to return to approximately 82 student by the next official enrollment count
• Grade-level enrollment targets for SY2026-27 and current enrollment were shared as follows:
  • Sixth grade: target of 75 students
  • Seventh grade: target of 50 students
  • Eighth grade: target of 25 students

Nandi Edouard noted that Mariposa Consulting supported enrollment analysis and projections. No action was taken following the update.

Lovette Curry reminded the Board that the SCSC annual Governance Training is scheduled for February 10-11, 2026. The first day of training will be held as a half-day session, and the second day will be a full-day session. Board members were encouraged to ensure completion of all required training components in accordance with SCSC requirements. No action was taken.

Lovette Curry reported on policies presented for action during the current meeting and those scheduled for review at the next meeting. The policies presented for board action:

• Parent & Community Engagement Group Policy: clarifies that the parent and community engagement group serve as an advisory body, with final decision-making authority resting with school leadership and the Governing Board.
• Bullying Policy: established the school's bullying policy, while noting that discipline and consequences are enforced in accordance with the school's Code of Conduct. 
• Board Bylaws: updated include clarification of the number of directors, clarification of board member terms, and clarification of voting procedures. The bylaws do not prescribe a fixed schedule for review and revision.

Policies scheduled for review at the next meeting will be the Social Media Policy, Virtual Learning Policy, and Decision-Making Policy. 

The Finance Committee provided an overview of the school’s financial position and key risk considerations. The Committee noted that delays in CSP drawdowns continue to pose a risk for charter schools statewide, including Simple Vue Academy; however, the Committee reported that Nandi and the leadership team are actively managing and mitigating this risk.

The Committee shared that QBE funding has been adjusted based on enrollment, as anticipated. It was noted that the resulting revenue change had been planned for in advance, and that CFO's financial forecast was largely accurate in projecting this adjustment.

The Committee reported a net surplus for the month of November, attributable to the receipt of RedefinED grant funds. The Committee also noted that federal funds must be fully drawn down prior to June 30, 2026. Updates were provided regarding Title funds and IDEA funding, with final allocation amounts expected to be confirmed in February. No action was taken following the report.

The Finance Committee shared that Board members can expect outreach from Ajuah in the coming weeks regarding individual fundraising progress. 

The Committee noted that planning for future fundraising initiatives following the upcoming brunch event has not yet taken place and will be addressed at a later date. No action was taken.

The Board entered Executive Session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters as permitted by law. Upon returning to open session, the Board reported that no action was taken as a result of the Executive Session.