Forte Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Location

Bridgespan Group Offices

333 7th Ave, 11th Floor

Tonight's meeting will be conducted via Zoom: 

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Passcode: 557824

Directors Present

C. Cruz (remote), E. Winn (remote), J. Cordero (remote), J. Schilling (remote), K. Mullen (remote), L. Teye (remote), M. Dymond (remote), W. Yip (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Espinosa, S. Song

Ex Officio Members Present

G. Browne (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

G. Browne (remote)

Guests Present

C. Mojica (remote), Janeya, EdTec (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 Mar 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM.

II. Financials/Ed Tec Presentation

A.

Financial Update Presentation

Janeya from EdTec reviewed Forte Prep's financials as of February 28, 2026.

 

  • Enrollment: Enrollment has not changed since last month. Variances result in Operating Income under budget.
  • Budget vs. Actual Budget: Review of Revenues, Expenses, and Net Income YTD variances. 
  • FY Forecast: Expect to end the year with positive Net Income.
  • Reviewed YTD Balance Sheet line items and Cash Flow scenarios.

III. Fund Development/Capital Campaign/Board Actions

A.

Upcoming Fundraising Event on April 22

  • Event to be held at the Museum of the Moving Image.
  • Graham shared a teaser of the documentary about Forte Prep and reviewed program highlights.
  • We are at 50% of our fundraising goal.
  • We reviewed the role of the board to help us achieve our goal.
    • Discussed action planning as attendees, as ambassadors, and as sponsors.
    • Board members shared their donor engagement strategies.

IV. CEO Report

A.

FP Updates

  • At the Middle School, FP supports Strive student trips led by teachers.
  • At the High School, students are learning about how to build sound for video games.
  • Facilities News
    • The new building passed final inspection, ahead of schedule!
    • Graham shared a virtual tour of the outdoor and indoor spaces of the new building.

 

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 7:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Winn