Mr. Cherry presented the April 30, 2026, finance report. He also mentioned the final amended budget for 2025-26, 2026-27 budget, and Audit Engagement letter would be on the June agenda for board approval.

Ms. Williams shared on students of the month, Community Engagement and Events, and enrollment of 123 students, with 2 new students starting next week. She also shared on Statewide assessment with NWEA testing presently taking place.

Ms. Williams shared on teacher appreciation week festivities, students going on a trip they earned, and SEL lessons. She also shared on Modules completed and progress reports sent out.

Ms. Williams shared on the last “Earn to Learn” skilled trades program event. Students can earn income and obtain a journeyman license or certificate upon completion. Students will also be visiting a construction site and given resources from Ms. Loudermill. Lasty, she shared on a bell ringing ceremony with 19 graduating this spring.

Mr. Nakon shared on Amazon Future Leader Certification and Fulfillment Center Tours and Summer Youth Employment via Dream Centers.

Ms. Chase shared on the Bold by Choice Summit and Founder’s Library Interview led by Jim Goenner with Skip Hansen. She also shared on two Flex High School of Michigan students who shared impactful speeches and principal Angela Izzo attended.

Ms. Chase introduced guests Kristi Teall and Phyllis Loudermill connected through Ferris State authorizer. Ms. Teall shared on her education background and focuses on increasing graduation, retention, and enrollment; emphasis on serving underserved students. She shared her framework timing working on assessment now, then will aim for board direction in 1 month. Then strategy plan June–July with implementation in Aug–Sep.

Ms. Bell asked a question regarding SPED and Pontiac schools closing. Ms. Chase mentioned two elementary schools and a special needs school (Kennedy at Owens Elementary referenced), and the need to coordinate student recovery and services within Pontiac. She also mentioned the team is tracking closures and planning outreach to affected students.

Ms. Loudermill shared on her Workforce Development and Pre-Apprenticeship program. She operates union and non-union shops with established pre-apprenticeship, and also mentioned Workforce Development Institute (WDI) requires 7th grade reading and math level for entry.

Mr. Holmes shared on the annual Juneteenth Event, being held on June 2nd.

Mr. Simi shared on facilities, construction access, and real estate strategy. He shared there is an active city construction   impacting school access and is seeking schedules from city. He also shared that the owner, Mr. Cunningham, acknowledged roof issues, replacing roofer, and plans a systems inspection. Mr. Simi suggested independent inspections.

Legal shared there were no updates.

Mr. Jack Gilbert thanked LLAC for all their hard work this past school year.

Ms. Sharp thanked Principal Williams for all she does for the school.

Mr. Sanford thanked Principal Williams for all her hard work and commended the work of LLAC.

Next Meeting Date: June 23, 2026, at 6:00pm (ET) Learn4Life Pontiac 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342.