Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Academy-East And Sonoran Science Academy Minutes Of Joint Meeting
Key discussions included an update on the Cognia STEM Certification review, where the team expressed strong confidence in earning certification, while noting areas for growth. The Chief Academic Officer reported on a partnership opportunity with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and SmartLab to obtain STEM labs via federal funds, requiring recommendation letters from board members. The Assistant Principal of Sonoran Science Academy-East provided an enrollment update, noting proactive outreach, progress in academic preparation utilizing state resources and AI tools, student celebrations including top placements in the District Spelling Bee, and community engagement efforts. The Principal of Sonoran Science Academy-Tucson highlighted the K-12 Science Fair, the completion of an Arduino project by University of Arizona Engineering 102 students, and formalized partnerships with Arizona State University for new Academy Pathways in Cybersecurity, AI/ML, and Electrical Engineering. Operational systems are tightening, and brand visibility is strengthening. Action items included the acceptance of the FY25 Daisy Education Corporation Single Audit Report, the FY25 Legal Compliance Questionnaires for both Sonoran Science Academy-East and Sonoran Science Academy, and the acceptance of Governing Board Member Lesly Baca Ruiz's resignation. The Boards convened an Executive Session to discuss matters relating to school safety operations or plans. The Consent Agenda, which included approval of the December 2025 Minutes, CIPA and COPPA Policy, Homeschool Student Acceptance Policy, revocation of the Online Class Student Agreement Policy, and annual approvals for 2026-2027 Salary Scales and Instructional Time Models, was approved.