Leonte Degraffenreid

The Board of Directors reviewed and adopted the Treasurer's Report including the revised school year budgets. The Management Report featured discussions on a future board retreat, software procurement updates for PowerSchool, a Health and Wellness Program summary, enrollment goals for the upcoming year, and updates on school-level activities and accomplishments. New business included the approval of revised school budgets, the approval of eRate Internal Connections recommendations, and the nomination for the appointment of a board member to another term. The Board also accepted an educational report regarding dual enrollment offerings.

The board meeting serves to outline the official notice for a regular assembly of the Board of Directors, which includes public participation guidelines, procedures for virtual attendance, and contact information for individuals requiring special accommodations.

The board discussed a variety of topics including recent security incidents involving school threats and the subsequent protocols for investigations and increased security presence. The treasurer reported on the school's financial health, specifically noting a successful bond rating upgrade. Management provided updates on the ongoing partnership with the Henry Ford Health System, including plans to register students for Medicaid to expand available medical services. Additionally, the board reviewed the expansion of the workforce development program, which aims to provide paid internships for a larger cohort of 11th-grade students.

The Board discussed the Treasurer's and Management reports as part of the organizational oversight. Key new business items included the approval of budget revisions for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the renewal of various contract recommendations for the 2026-27 period, and the approval of eRate internal connection recommendations for the 2026-27 cycle. Additionally, the Board received a report from LSSU.

The document outlines the Workforce Development Program MBO Plan for Advanced Technology Academy for the 2023-2024 school year. It focuses on providing students with interdisciplinary learning experiences, career readiness, and opportunities for college credit through partnerships with various universities and trade programs. The plan emphasizes preparing students for careers in business, engineering, healthcare, and technology, with goals including increasing access to CTE programs, expanding work-based learning experiences, and ensuring students have post-secondary plans. It also highlights various programs such as Early Middle College, dual enrollment, and summer internships.