Arby Martin presented a leadership update which included current enrollment for PPS and PES, an academic performance update, and a deep-dive into our current social-emotional health and learning practices. Tia James gave the PES update. Kimberly Sanders gave the PPS update. 

Brian Ingram shared an overview from the September Academic Committee meeting and school visit. 

Ann Langston an update detailing recent and upcoming facilities work, including use of current and future grant funds to support ongoing HVAC projects. 

The schools' financial updates through August 31, 2025, were reviewed. A budget reforecast was presented to account for the additional needs based on the increased enrollment. 

Althea Greene shared the Family Engagement Committee Report. On September 29, 2025, the committee hosted a parent meeting to hear directly from them what we can do to support student attendance. There are plans to host a Saturday session to better accommodate parent schedules before the end of the semester. During the meeting, parents identified transportation as a major barrier to school attendance. Additional considerations presented include: hosting Parent University and widely sharing how to access in-house resources such as the clothes closet and food pantry. 

The Fundraising Committee will host the Perea Grateful Gathering for families on November 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm at Katie Sexton Community Center. Board members were invited to attend the School Uplift check presentation and Fall Festival sponsored by TVA and MLGW on October 30, 2025 at 10:00 am. The Spring Luncheon will be hosted April 2026. Giving Tuesday will begin on December 2, 2025. 

Rebecca Scott presented Travis Green to the board as a potential new board member. She will schedule a follow-up with Jonathan Humphrey to continue vetting him as a potential board addition. 

Rebecca Scott shared that the Executive Director's evaluation for SY24-25 is complete. Dr. Davis has set goals for SY25-26. She encouraged all board members to update their Board OnTrack profile. She also reminded all board members that mandatory board training is due during the spring semester and asked that everyone attempt to complete them ahead of time. 

Bobby White shared insights from recent campus visit with State Senators Mark White and Raumesh Akbari. 

Jim Boyd shared that PES was awarded a grant from Pyramid Peak Foundation as a reward for outstanding academic performance during SY24-25. He provided an overview of the gift and spending criteria.