Chair Cecelia updated the Board on the work of the academic committee. She met with Principals Garcia and Blough.  She updated the Board on various trips and programs. Executive Director Tishuk updated the Board on High School enrollment which is currently 245 students.

Treasurer John Matos updated the Board on the work of the finance committee.  COO Michael Taylor updated the Board on the school's enrollment and the schools finances. There were no extraordinary expenses or revenues in this time period.  He updated the Board on a the continued work regarding identifying possible lines of credit to support potential future liquidity needs.

Mr. Tishuk updated the Board that B2 has received its initial reimbursement for Charter Schools Program funds, a $1.9MM grant over three fiscal years. The school was able to meet all obligations and needs according to this framework.  

Chair Givens updated the Board that there was a review of Board attendance and the committee is reviewing ways to improve and support Trustee attendance and engagement at Board meetings. Chair Nesbitt shared his phone calls and engagements with other trustees regarding their needs, attendance and engagement in the work of the Board.

Vice Chair Carson updated the Board on the work of the Development Committee.  He explained the connection between development and governance, including the recruitment and outreach of potential Trustee candidates and then work closely with the Governance committee's work in vetting and recommending Board candidates to the full Board. 

Chair Simone's message to the Board included the following summary of goals for the Committee:

• Aligned on the need to clearly define the Development Committee’s purpose and scope
• Agreed the committee should lead board recruitment, with a focus on diverse representation across K–8, middle, and high school
• Discussed community engagement events as a key driver of visibility and donor cultivation
• Smaller teaser event in May
• Larger open house in Fall 2026
• Identified need to update and segment the local business list for more strategic outreach
  Agreed we need to strengthen donor engagement beyond thank-you notes and create more meaningful connections
   

Trustees should provide regarding these topics by March 27th.
 

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