Board of Directors

Meet the Board

Tara Ferguson, President
Effie Alofoje-Carr, Vice President
Jason Marentette, Treasurer
Terrence Frazier, Board Member

2024 - 2025 Minutes

Minutes Availability

A copy of the meeting minutes is available for public inspection at Cole Academy, 1915 W. Mt. Hope Ave. within ten business days for proposed minutes and five business days for approved minutes. 


Board Meeting Notices

Pursuant of Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, Sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Public Notice of Open Meeting - Annual Board Meeting

Pursuant of Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, Sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.


Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 5:45PM
Location: 2921 E. Coleman Rd. E. Lansing, Mi, 48823
Reason: Annual Board Meeting

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Meeting Accommodations

The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, 42 USC § 12101 et seq or any successor law. 

Should you require specific accommodation(s) please contact Mrs. Michelle Helmic at (517) 580-3470 or (517) 372-0038 prior to the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

  • 20 Aug
    • Annual Board Meeting
      Date: Aug 20
      Time: 5:45 PM
      Location: Cole Academy East Lansing
      Calendar: Board Meetings
  • 17 Sep
    • Board Meeting
      Date: Sep 17
      Time: 5:45 PM
      Location: Cole Academy Lansing
      Calendar: Board Meetings
  • 15 Oct
    • Board Meeting
      Date: Oct 15
      Time: 5:45 PM
      Location: Cole Academy East Lansing
      Calendar: Board Meetings
  • 19 Nov
    • Board Meeting
      Date: Nov 19
      Time: 5:45 PM
      Location: Cole Academy Lansing
      Calendar: Board Meetings
  • 17 Dec
    • Board Meeting
      Date: Dec 17
      Time: 5:45 PM
      Location: Cole Academy East Lansing
      Calendar: Board Meetings

Meeting Information

Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The location of the meeting is alternated between each campus. 

Board of Directors meeting schedule is posted at Cole Academy and Cole Academy East. The meeting minutes are available in the office at both locations.

2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule