Forte Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
Directors Present
A. Espinosa (remote), C. Cruz (remote), E. Winn (remote), J. Cordero (remote), J. Schilling (remote), K. Mullen (remote), L. Rodriguez (remote), M. Dymond (remote), S. Song (remote), W. Yip (remote)
Directors Absent
L. Mendez
Guests Present
Christiaan Koop (remote), J. Smith (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Winn called a meeting of the board of directors of Forte Preparatory Academy to order on Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM.
- No financial reporting for this meeting due to timing.
- Financial reports will be provided during December board meeting.
II. Fund Development/Capital Campaign/Board Actions
A.
Board Actions for Fund Development/Capital Campaign
- Christiaan reviewed fund development appeal plans.
- Board needs to review and update bio information for the FP website.
- FP's Giving Tuesday campaign will occur as usual.
- Promotion of FP capital campaign via social media encouraged.
III. CEO Report
A.
Forte Prep Updates
1. Student Fun
- Middle School - Halloween and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with students and families.
- High School - Spirit week tied to greater good.
2. Enrollment Status
- Enrollment on the rise.
- Finalizing in-process IEPs.
- Goal is to increase 5th grade.
3. Interim Exams
- Completed quarter one exams.
- Now analyzing data with teachers.
- Working hard to align data tracking across campuses, streamlining data processes.
4. Facilities
- Will have access to new building sooner than planned.
5. Upcoming Events & Priorities
- Spirit of the Stampede at the high school.
- Family conferences happening now, which are very well attended.
- High school redesign work on the horizon.
IV. Misc.
A.
Other Updates
- Ellen shared update and next steps about potential new board member.
- Katie shared Loteria fundraising event at FP in October.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Winn