Learn4Life Pontiac
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
In person: 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https: https://llac.io/L4LPontiac
Meeting ID: 252 239 996 612 9
Passcode: jH2V53b7
Directors Present
C. Sanford, D. Sharp (remote), M. Washington, O. Ewing
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
D. Sharp
Guests Present
A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes, A. Miller (remote), Bill Thompson (remote), C. Gray (remote), Chris Louiselle (remote), G. Robinson, G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), J. Gilbert, Jovon Burkes (remote), K. Welsh (remote), Lynda Elmes, Michelle VanKirk (remote), Monzelle Dozier (remote), Natalie Aguilar (remote), P. Williams, Robert Berry (remote), T. Cherry (remote), V. Chase (remote), Will Thornhill (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Member Attendance
C.
Introduction of In Person and Virtual Guests
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
A.
Budget Hearing Minutes
It was recommended that the Board of Directors adopt, as presented, and approve the minutes of June 9, 2025, Budget Hearing Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life Pontiac. The following action was taken to approve the Minutes.
B.
Previous Regular Meeting Minutes
It was recommended that the Board of Directors adopt, as presented, and approve the minutes of June 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life Pontiac. The following action was taken to approve the Minutes.
IV. Reports
A.
Finance
B.
School Leader
- Ms. Williams shared on that the school is underway with 108 students enrolled. Ms. Williams also shared on the Community engagement at “Sizzle in Summer” event. She also mentioned a new social worker for student support. She also shared on staff development that included NWEA data training and team-building activities.
- Ms. Williams introduced the new social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, with pre- and post-assessments using Panorama. Lastly, she shared graduation success stories and thanked Ms. Sheila Robinson for all her hard work with graduation preparations.
C.
Education Service Provider (ESP)
1. Mr. Thornhill shared on the Pontiac2gether event that will be on Saturday, August 23rd from 12:00p-3:00p ET. He also mentioned this is a free community event to celebrate the new school site and partnerships. Mr. Thornhill also shared the marketing team will be handling the set-up and will provide the event with marketing tools such as news stations, flyer handouts, direct mail, and outreach to dignitaries.
2. Mr. Dozier shared on the Civic Literacy & Media Influence Fellowship that includes a 12-week fellowship for students (and recent graduates) focused on advocacy, journalism, and public policy. It will also include blog assignments, capstone project, presentations, and a $1,000 scholarship. Lastly, he added it is open for applications, a flyer and website are available for more information.
3. Mr. Holmes shared on the National Charter Schools Conference 2025 with Learn4Life Pontiac and Flex High School were represented. He also added that students were highlighted as key advocates for alternative education.
Lastly, Mr. Holmes shared that LLAC will be celebrating their 25th anniversary next year and look forward to sharing that with the board members.
D.
Legal Updates
Mr. Robinson shared there were no updates at this time.
E.
Authorizer
Mr. Jack Gilbert introduced himself and is looking forward to working with USLC and L4L Pontiac.
V. New Business
A.
Master Cloud Subscription Agreement & Invoice
B.
Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Update
Mr. Holmes explained the criminal history record document and stated that Principal Willimas was already trained in this area and would be the access person.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Next Meeting Date: August 26, 2025, at 6:00pm
Mr. Cherry shared the financial dashboard as of June 30, 2025. He also mentioned payments from the State will be going to Bay Mills CC for July and August and will be dispersed to L4L Pontiac. The State will begin sending payments to Ferris State beginning in September.