Brian Colona

The Board of Directors held a meeting to deliberate on several policy adoptions, including state assessments, compulsory attendance, attendance accounting, wellness policies, and student discipline. The Board reviewed detailed graduation waiver data for the Class of 2026, noting a significant decrease in waivers. A broad consent agenda was approved, covering multiple service contracts, contract renewals, brand development for North Rankin Secondary, legal representation, and various operational agreements. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss intruder detection audit findings and personnel matters.

The Board of Directors discussed and adopted several policies, including Admissions and Enrollment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Internet Safety and Cybersecurity. Under the consent agenda, the Board awarded a contract for roof replacement, approved Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements for the Fifth Ward Elementary and Northside Secondary campus projects, and awarded architectural design services contracts for two campuses. Additionally, the Board ratified various agreements, including a catering contract, an independent contractor agreement, a partnership agreement, a lease amendment, and a statement of work for an enrollment application. Further actions included the approval of an Open Education Resource transition plan, School Year 2026-2027 Allotment and TEKS Certification, and a deliberation during an executive session regarding intruder detection audit findings.

The meeting and workshop focused on the adoption of several board policies regarding special education, transition services, and dyslexia. The board approved various financial and operational items, including the purchase of instructional materials, the awarding of contracts for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services, multi-project renovations, infrastructure equipment, and health plan services. During the workshop, discussions covered the role of charter schools and partnerships in the Houston community, strategies for AI integration in academics, educational program performance projections, financial sustainability, and real estate planning. Additionally, the CEO provided updates on a capital campaign, student attendance, and organizational goals.

The committee convened to discuss the results of the fiscal year 2019 financial audit and review financial results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2019. Key agenda items included an announcement regarding TEA Charter FIRST ratings, a proposed budget increase for elementary school construction at North Central and Southeast campuses, and the authorization for the purchase of the Peiser Park property. The committee also held an executive session to deliberate on legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

This document serves as an archive for the audio or video recording of the board meeting for the Yes Prep Board of Directors.