Javon Bellecoeur

The board meeting agenda included a Head Administrator report regarding PED/PEC requirements, a public forum, and the review and approval of the FY2027 budget. Additionally, the board planned to introduce a potential new board member, receive financial updates including BARS approval, and hear a principal's report on school updates and marketing initiatives. The board president also scheduled time for reports and discussion, alongside a closed session to discuss limited personnel matters.

The board discussed the end-of-year data collection and the transition to a new student information system, Synergy, for the upcoming school year. There was an introduction of the new special education coordinator, and a new member was nominated and appointed to the board. Additionally, the board approved the submission of the unified application for federal grants, which include Title I, Title II, and Title IV funds to support instructional programs and special education services.

The board meeting included reports on PED data submissions, school calendar approvals for the 2026-27 school year, and a review of the indicators for success dinner. The board also discussed the vacancy on the board seat and potential candidates, the use of board governance resources, and a comprehensive financial report covering revenue, expenditures, purchase orders, and bank reconciliation.

The board discussed initiatives to fill empty board seats, including a listing on a nonprofit organization platform and social media outreach. Committee appointments were reviewed and finalized for the finance and audit committees. The board addressed audit findings from the previous fiscal year, which included a material weakness regarding accounts payable reporting, a travel reimbursement error, and a missing federal background check document. Management committed to providing a report on the implementation of corrective actions for the audit findings.

The board meeting focused on several key topics, including a review of the school's mission statement and the introduction of a prospective board member. Discussion also covered administrative processes for the distribution of meeting minutes and updates regarding department trainings and grant applications. The board reviewed financial reports, including details on bank balances and a projected budget deficit, and received updates on the status of an application for emergency state funding.