Jamie provided an update on the monthly financials, advising the board that everything is on track. She shared details on the current cash balance, the full-year revenue forecast, and an overview of expenses. She also gave a thorough breakdown of the accounts and their financial statuses. Additionally, Jamie addressed the facility improvements, noting that they are progressing according to the budget, and highlighted the income surplus.

This is to be reviewed and discussed by and between board members.

Dr. Russell-West informed the Board that the evening’s presentation would cover updates on enrollment, attendance, academic performance, facilities, compliance, a special topic on PreK expansion, and the upcoming calendar of events. She reported that current student enrollment stands at 131, reflecting a slight decline since the last meeting, and shared Average Daily Attendance (ADA) percentages along with strategies to improve attendance rates.

Dr. Russell-West also shared exciting news that she and Ms. Jazmine Holley, through their involvement with ELA Academy, earned an opportunity for the leadership team to engage in planning time and visit Long Rock, Colorado. In addition, she provided an overview of the current enrollment trends, noting that the decline has resulted in a reduction in funding. She also presented the demographic breakdown of the student population.

Mr. Stiles informed the Board that the application goal of 107 had been met and exceeded by the end of February, with a total of 111 applications submitted. He also provided an update on returning students for the 2025–2026 school year and presented a breakdown of new applications by Pre-K and other grade levels. Additionally, he outlined current advertising efforts and other strategies being implemented to attract new students.

Dr. Russell-West presented mid-year data on student performance in reading and math, highlighting the percentages of students meeting or exceeding their goals. She stressed the significance of this data in helping the Board understand current progress and identify areas for improvement to achieve end-of-year targets. Since the students are not yet eligible for state assessments, the school uses the NWEA MAP assessment three times a year to track academic growth.

Dr. Russell-West outlined key strategies being implemented to improve student performance. One primary approach involves weekly data meetings, where teachers analyze student work and focus on reteaching at points of misconception to address learning gaps. In kindergarten ELA, 65% of students are demonstrating mastery on exit tickets—short assessments that gauge understanding of specific standards—indicating positive progress toward end-of-year growth goals. Another critical strategy is the use of individualized learning plans through IXL, a digital platform that allows teachers to identify areas of need based on NWEA data, assign targeted practice, and track student progress.