B. Gutierrez provided a detailed overview of the Community Schools Grant Program, explaining how it strengthens schools. A video was also shared to visually showcase schools successfully implementing the program. The team explored sample schools, focusing on different aspects to support the overall well-being of students, known as the "Whole Child."

B. Gutierrez explained the qualifications for this grant and provided key aspects of the application process. The team had clarifying questions which were discussed whole group.

After reviewing the process, the team felt confident in proceeding with the application process. B. Gutierrez explained the process necessary to move forward with the application steps that follow. 

Before moving on to next steps, B. Gutierrez shared key milestones for Soleil Academy thus far over the years.

B. Gutierrez shared the steps that followed which were the following;

1. Identifying engagement strategies for various stakeholders using the template provided by B. Gutierrez.
2. Next, the teams would discuss, draft, and upload ideas to the template.
3. As a team, they will be reviewing the draft ideas for engagement.
4. Lastly, each team member submitted a survey to get a pulse for initial thoughts from the Steering Committee.