Mr. Reyes shared on the financial information as of January 31, 2026, including the balance sheet, budget to actuals, and statements of revenue and expenditures. He also mentioned that the increase of Revenues was due to the employment retention credit and an increase in ADA. He shared that the state investment pool paperwork and approval will to be on the agenda next month.

Dr. Brown shared her report including the CTE business students who participated in a Junior Achievement budget simulation. “Black Excellence in Careers Day" featured diverse speakers; students received job offers from a mechanic and a cosmetologist. 5 scholars were accepted into the Volvo Accelerator Program and will attend 4 Saturdays of training leading to certification and interviews.

Dr. Brown shared on upcoming event and highlighted the Community Baby Shower & Food Giveaway on Saturday, March 14, sponsored by Molina Healthcare and Healing Hearts Ministries and International Consulate Day: Saturday, March 21 sponsored by Charleston Hispanic Association. She also asked if any of the board members were available on those days, their help would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. Brown shared on current enrollment is 175 an increase of 8 students from the previous month.

She also shared the 135-day funding count is on March 24 and re-enrollment support is ongoing and the application for next year's open enrollment launches soon. Dr. Brown mentioned that 35 students signed up for the ASVAB military assessment. The SC report card climate survey opens soon.

Dr. Brown shared that the school was designated as a CSI school due to low graduation rates and academic performance and a state-assigned transformation coach will visit 2 days a week for 3 years.

Dr. Brown shared on her staffing update with a new educational aid starting next Monday and on

open positions that include a Special Education teacher, Student Retention Liaison, and Operations Manager. She also shared Ms. Allison, Operations Manager, is resigning due to family needs and her last day is Friday.

Mr. Holmes shared on a Black History Month event that is open to students and staff and spoke about the PSO (Parent Scholarship Opportunity) and let Dr. Brown know the deadline was February 20.

Ms. Chase shared on the Learning Without Limits Conference, October 21-23, 2026, which replaces the usual board summit and will include both board members and school staff. Mr. Petropulos and Dr. Brown will determine which staff members will attend to manage the budget and school coverage.

Ms. Peterson shared on Senate Bill S454 The Charter School Accountability Bill passed the Senate and moved to the House. It provides oversight for authorizers and addresses "bad actors." She also spoke on the Proviso 1.3 (State Aid Classrooms) was adopted and that brick-and-mortar funding weights appear stable. She also stated that virtual funding weights remain lower and may require a Senate fix. Lastly, charter funding will come from a separate pot based on projections, benefiting growing schools.

March 17, 2026, at 5:00p ET