Learn4Life Pontiac
Minutes
Organizational Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 23, 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
Guests Present
A. Holmes (remote), A. Miller (remote), D. Petropulos (remote), G. Robinson (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), J. Gilbert, P. Williams, R. Reyes (remote), S. Nakon (remote), T. Cherry (remote), 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 May 26, 2026, 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 3 students of the month, community & enrollment events, and enrollment of 100 students. She also shared on NWEA testing and mentioned Dr. Annie Gibson will be helping with getting results and sharing them at the July board meeting. School culture was also shared.
Ms. Williams shared on modules completed and mastered, and shared on 4 students being accepted to Oakland Schools Technical Campus, as well as 3 other students being hired as part-time assistants a the Dream Center for the summer youth program.
Lastly, Ms. Williams shared photos of the 23 graduates with all 4 board members in attendance.
C.
Education Service Provider (ESP)
Mr. Nakon shared on an on-site construction field trip with Phyllis Loudermill and students that took place on May 26.
Ms. Bautista shared on the City of Pontiac initiative “Safe Routes to Schools”. Mr. Nakon will be drafting a letter for Mr. Sanford to sign in order to get the school involved in the program.
Mr. Holmes went over the consent agenda items that will be voted on by the board in item F.
D.
Legal Updates
Mr. Robinson shared there were no updates at this time.
E.
Authorizer
Mr. Gilbert shared there were no updates.
F.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Holmes recommended the board approve items 1-15.
1. Board of Directors Calendar of Regularly Scheduled Meetings
2. Person Responsible for Posting Public Notices
3. Designating Public Notice Location
4. Designating Depository for Academy Funds
5. Designating Signatory Authority
6. Designating Personal Authorized to Negotiate and Implement Contracts with Service Provider
7. Homeless Liaison, Title IX, FOIA, and Civil Rights Representatives
8. Appointing Legal Counsel
9. Appointing Independent Auditor
10. Appointing Chief Administrative Officer and Budget Timeline
11. Appointing Recording Secretary
12. Designating Automatic Clearing House Electronic Transfer Officer
13. Designating School Safety Liaison
14. Designating Number of Board of Director Positions
15. 2026-27 Course Catalog
V. New Business
A.
Elections of Officers
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Bell |
Aye
|
| C. Sanford |
Aye
|
| O. Ewing |
Aye
|
| D. Sharp |
Aye
|
B.
2025-26 Final Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Bell |
Aye
|
| O. Ewing |
Aye
|
| C. Sanford |
Aye
|
| D. Sharp |
Aye
|
C.
2026-27 Initial Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sanford |
Aye
|
| L. Bell |
Aye
|
| D. Sharp |
Aye
|
| O. Ewing |
Aye
|
VI. Board Correspondence
A.
Quality Performance Resource Group (QPRG) Audit Report
Mr. Holmes shared on the QPRG Audit Report and stated the school received a Level 1 Status.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Next Meeting Date: July 28, 2025, at 6:00pm (ET) Learn4Life Pontiac 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342.
Mr. Cherry shared on the financials as of May 31, 2026. He also mentioned the Audit Engagement letter would be on the July agenda for board approval.