Christopher Okamoto

The board meeting agenda included the review and approval of financial statements for Chandler Park Academy and SVSU. Key action items involved voting on an amendment to the SVSU contract and the second-year renewal of the Chartwells contract. Additional discussions covered school leadership updates across elementary, middle, and high school levels, student testing initiatives, the MOTV8 Initiative for 2026, cell phone security protocols, the selection of new auditing firm candidates, and planning for a board retreat.

The board meeting agenda included a review of financial statements for Chandler Park Academy and SVSU. Updates were provided by school leaders regarding the elementary, middle, and high school levels, alongside reports on a security survey, reading and literacy foundation initiatives, new band uniform designs, and building maintenance updates. The board also scheduled discussions regarding a potential board retreat under new business.

The board reviewed and approved financial statements and required reports for the period ending January 31, 2026. Updates were provided by school principals regarding academic programs, student enrichment activities such as the Tuskegee Airmen After School Enrichment Program and the Black History Quiz Bowl, and recent school events including honor breakfasts and symposiums. The board approved travel for a JROTC drill competition and authorized the purchase of new marching band uniforms. Additionally, the board discussed safety survey feedback, planning for an upcoming board retreat, and heard public comments concerning classroom sizes, which were addressed by administration.

The board reviewed and approved financial statements and Saginaw Valley State University financial reports for the periods ending October 31, 2025, and November 30, 2025. Updates were provided regarding activities at the elementary, middle, and high schools, including student programs, concerts, and book fairs. The board approved a field study trip to Atlanta for members of the academy choir. Additional presentations covered a visit by a state official, a significant winter coat donation, and updates on facility maintenance. Public comments addressed concerns regarding student questioning procedures and suggestions for enhanced school safety measures.

The board discussed and received financial reports for the period ending December 31, 2025, and approved required SVSU financial reports. Updates included approval for student field studies to the Hartley Outdoor Education Center and Morehouse College, and authorization for the JROTC to attend a competition in Kentucky. School officials presented updates on the CTE program, middle school STEM initiatives, and new security measures. Additionally, the board approved several policies regarding curriculum, nondiscrimination, homebound instruction, graduation requirements, student conduct, digital content accessibility, and information security. The meeting also included an update on disciplinary proceedings regarding a high school incident and an introduction of a new faculty member.