Learn4Life Pontiac
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
In person: 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/L4LPontiac
Meeting ID: 252 239 996 612 9
Passcode: jH2V53b7
Directors Present
C. Sanford, D. Sharp, O. Ewing
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes, A. Miller (remote), C. Gray (remote), D. Petropulos (remote), G. Robinson (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), J. Gilbert, K. Welsh (remote), P. Williams, S. Nakon, T. Cherry, V. Chase (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.
Previous Regular Meeting Minutes
It was recommended that the Board of Directors adopt, as presented, and approve the minutes of December 18, 2025, Regular Board 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 students of the month and mentioned three of four students volunteered at Winter Wonderland.
- Ms. Williams shared on Community and Enrollment efforts and gave an Introduction of the new Pontiac Mayor Mike McGinnis. She also shared her visits with a Sheriff’s Department officer, Oakland ISD McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, and Pontiac Middle School counselor and with Mr. Scott Nakon’s help they were able to pass out “cookies for counselors” an idea from our FSU rep. Mr. Jack Gilbert.
- Ms. Williams shared enrollment efforts ongoing and participated in sorting coats and collected coats matched to students’ sizes and needs. Enrollment status is hovering around 110 with two prospects picking up applications and scheduled for meetings. She shared on an enrollment audit that took place and came back with 0% errors.
- Ms. Williams shared on Learn4Life dollars with an incentive store and pricing adjustments to motivate course completion. She also observed spikes in completions when new items were introduced.
- Lastly, Ms. Williams shared on meeting held with seniors, and visitors from Pontiac, FSU, and Universal Technical Institute. The board members were also invited to tour Universal Technical Institute.
C.
Education Service Provider (ESP)
Mr. Holmes shared that it is School Board Appreciation Month and gave each board member a magnetic name badge to wear to graduation and school events.
Ms. Chase shared Ferris State’s visit to CA and thanked Chris Loiselle for sending Kelly Buckmaster & Beth Taylor to tour our CA schools.
Ms. Chase also shared the upcoming “Bold by Choice Summit” in Big Rapids end of April.
D.
Legal Updates
Mr. Robinson shared on the NCSI letter that was sent out explaining the policy updates and recommended the board approve of the changes NCSI was making.
E.
Authorizer
Mr. Jack Gilbert shared on Board Member Professional Development courses and reminded the board that 3 courses need to be completed. He also mentioned the February correspondence from FSU reminds the board on Epicenter deadlines and closed session protocols.
V. New Business
A.
2025-26 Budget Amendments
B.
Board Policy Updates
VI. Board Member Comments
A.
Board Member Comments
Ms. Sharp thanked Principal Williams for her commitment to the community and making lasting partnerships for the school.
Mr. Ewing said “In it for the kids”.
Mr. Sanford reiterated what the other members mentioned and expressed his gratitude to USLC for their commitment to the school.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Next Meeting Date: February 24, 2026, at 6:00pm
Mr. Cherry presented the December finance report.