Ridgeline Education Corporation
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
In person: 1922 S General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/RECBoard
Meeting ID: 266 073 296 300 1
Passcode: z2YZ9YM7
As required by state law (TEC 11.0621) this meeting will be recorded.
Directors Present
A. Melo (remote), C. Humphrey, J. Calvin, L. Davis (remote), M. Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
A. Melo
Guests Present
A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes (remote), A. Miller (remote), C. Gray (remote), D. Petropulos, G. Sharifi (remote), K. Welsh (remote), K. Willmann, M. VanKirk (remote), R. Reyes (remote), V. Chase (remote), Will Thornhill (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Member Attendance
C.
Introduction of In Person and Virtual Attendees
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
IV. Review and Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
A.
Prior Meeting Minutes
V. Reports
A.
School Leader
Principal Willmann Shared that she and LLAC provided an updated presentation of Senate Bill 569 to Edgewood ISD which was well received. There were minor questions, including regarding similar programs in the state, technology needs for students, and support of students that may be struggling.
She also provided the following Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Updates:
- STAAR testing data from December, with comparisons to the state, region, Edgewood ISD, and the school. Principal Willmann noted that students taking tests in December were either students retaking the tests or are in a certain portion of their coursework.
- College, Career, and Military Ready (CCMR) Data, including that the rating for 2024-25 was a B, and for 2025-26 will be at least a B but could reach an A.
- Next steps for the TIP include T-TESS training, use of IXL to support student learning, STARR Saturday school, student conference, and reviewing of data for interim STARR testing.
Principal Willmann shared enrollment data, with an average enrollment of 201 for February with ADA at 71%, which is a 12% increase from last year.
The presentation ended with a reminder of Spring graduation date.
B.
Finance
Mr. Reyes shared on the financials dashboard as of January 31, 2026, including the dashboard, cash projections, and detailed balance sheet.
Mr. Davis noted the effects of enrollment and ADA changes, and the desire to increase enrollment.
Mr. Thornhill shared some of the student outreach and enrollment support data, and Mr. VanKirk noted that he would be discussing opportunities during the management report.
C.
Management Organization
Mr. Holmes shared information on Black History Month activities and the PSO Scholarship and referenced the additional information on these items included in the board packet.
Mr. VanKirk discussed Business Relations and Outreach including opportunities to support student enrollment through working with the local districts, food drives, Consulate Days, workforce partnerships, and outreach to local charities with services that will benefit students and their families.
Ms. Chase highlighted the positive presentation to Edgewood ISD and the collaboration with the team and Principal Willmann, with excitement for the opportunities next year. More update to the board will be made as information is released from the State.
Ms. Chase also shared on the Learning Without Limits Conference 2026.
D.
Legal
There was no legal update.
VI. Open Discussion regarding future Board Agenda items
A.
Open Discussion
Mr. Humphrey requested an update on the Fiesta activities plan for the school. He also thanked Mr. Thornhill for providing information on student outreach and enrollment support. Finally, he mentioned that there will be discussion in the upcoming months about whether or not to hold winter graduations.
Mr. Davis requested data on the conversion to enrollment based on the student outreach list and marketing spends.
No public comments were presented.