Etoile Academy Charter School
Minutes
August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
Etoile Academy Charter School
6648 Hornwood Drive
Houston, TX 77074
Board Meeting Folder - August
Directors Present
A. Caritis, G. Berg (remote), J. Munoz, L. Vallone, M. Bair, N. Iqbal, P. Wright, R. Guill, Y. Trejo
Directors Absent
E. Enriquez
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
P. Wright
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Colombero
Non Voting Members Present
K. Colombero
Guests Present
A. Frankiewicz, C. Newton, C. Urena, M. White (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Check In
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
N. Iqbal called a meeting of the board of directors of Etoile Academy Charter School to order on Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM.
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Public Comment
E.
Approve Minutes
J. Munoz made a motion to approve the minutes from June Board Meeting on 06-24-26.
L. Vallone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda and Committee Votes
A.
Consent Agenda Votes & Resolutions
R. Guill made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
L. Vallone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Close Meeting
A.
Move into Board Workshop
P. Wright arrived.
IV. Workshop
A.
Presentation: Enrollment numbers, Facility Usage
Superintendent presented latest data on current enrollment by campus
B.
Strategic Discussion: Etoile Academics, Accountability, Path Forward
Board discussed SY26 accountability rating and priorities for SY27
C.
Superintendent's State of the District
D.
Finance & Facilities Committee
Committee presented SY26 financials
E.
Resource Development Committee
Committee presented SY27 targets and strategies to achieve.
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 5:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Iqbal
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