Mr. Coleman shared what the Journalism Club is working on and how it elevates scholar voice and choice, connecting this back to college options and future pathways. 

M. Tatum asked about third-grade reading progress, and Dr. Carter shared how we will have updates on this during the next iReady assessment taken in January. 

J. Purdum asked about what the org is doing to attack the attendance data, and T. Vernaci named the growth that has been noted in just the few weeks, and the learnings we are having during the growth. Dr. Thornton named moves made since the last CMO Walkthroughs to address this as well, including economy of language for schools and parent partnerships. As well as sharing community resources that the Scholar Experience Team has shared to help drive attendance. 

M. Tatum asked about how we are doing based on the adjusted accountability updates from MDE and Dr. Carter shared how the team has revisited the goals to match the updates. 

Dr. Carter shared updates from the mid-interim assessment data, focusing on standards mastery and growth made. 

M. Ochoa shared financial updates for FY26 for Smilow Collegiate, Smilow Prep, Revive Collegiate, and Reimagine Prep. 

M. Ochoa shared a preview of SY27 planning, starting with January, with the Finance Committee, noting the gathering of input from school leaders in planning. 

T. Vernaci gave context on the Virtual, Distance, and Online Learning Policy, noting how it gives us the ability to provide the option for virtual learning if needed. 

T. Vernaci gave context on how this revision allows us to revise the enrollment table to K-4th grade at Revive. 

T. Vernaci gave context on how this enrollment table is more aligned to enrollment trends we are seeing.