Learn4Life Pontiac
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 28, 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, L. Bell, O. Ewing
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
D. Sharp
Guests Present
A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes (remote), A. Miller (remote), D. Petropulos (remote), G. Robinson (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), J. Gilbert, K. Welsh (remote), P. Williams, T. Cherry
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 March 24, 2026, 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 Community Engagement and Events, including the including the Strike Out Violence fundraiser and a community resource fair.
Ms. Williams shared the school had 120 students currently enrolled and Spring NWEA assessments overlapping with state testing. She also shared on PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) & school culture with an event for the students at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park.
Ms. Williams shared on a FAFSA party hosted with assistance from community members, including the Pontiac High School principal, and ongoing partnerships with community organizations (e.g., House of Angels) supporting student needs. She also shared this is the final week for PSAT with efforts to continue to bring students in for testing.
Ms. Williams launched a new “Earn to Learn” skilled trades program. Students can earn income and obtain a journeyman license or certificate upon completion. Program partners include a contact experienced with a similar initiative in Mesquite. Students were introduced to skilled trades by the program owner and Councilwoman Campbell.
C.
Education Service Provider (ESP)
Mr. Holmes shared on Ms. Willams and Mr. Scott Nakon attended Pontiac Resource Day to promote Learn for Life, Pontiac.
He also mentioned several team members are at the Bold by Choice summit in Grand Rapids, a national conference.
D.
Legal Updates
Legal reviewed multiple proposed policy updates, largely driven by recent legislation and recommended the board policies be adopted with exception to #8655- specialized transportation for students with IEPs.
E.
Authorizer
Mr. Jack Gilbert shared on a summer leadership conference in Bay City on July 21–22. He also reminded finance that Third-quarter financial statements are due by April 30.
V. New Business
A.
Spring 2026 Board Policy Updates
B.
2026-27 School Year Calendar
C.
2026-27 Regular Board Meeting Schedule
VI. Board Member Comments
A.
Board Member Comments
Ms. Sharp wished Principal Williams a happy Principal Appreciation Month.
Mr. Sanford thanked Principal Williams for all her hard work with the school and students.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting Date/Time and Location
Next Meeting Date: May 26, 2026, at 6:00pm (ET) Learn4Life Pontiac 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342.
Mr. Cherry presented the March 30, 2026, finance report.