Academy Charter High School

The meeting included reports on student activities such as recent trips and credit completion, recruitment efforts, and enrollment status. Key actions included the appointment of an I&RS Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year, approval of an upcoming school journey to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and authorization of monthly financial reports. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 school year budget and a contract with MOESC for substitute nursing services.

The Board of Trustees discussed various organizational updates, including the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, curriculum developments such as course expansions and upcoming testing, and facility-related business. Key actions included the approval of spring coaches, various school journeys for students, an application for a SEMI waiver, and a contract for internet services. Additionally, the Board authorized an updated building lease and addressed routine financial reports.

The board discussed organizational updates and addressed personnel matters, including the acceptance of a staff resignation and the contract approval for administrators and staff members for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board approved curriculum writing projects for the summer and sanctioned several upcoming school journeys. The board also reviewed and approved monthly financial reports, including the bill's list and the board secretary's report.

Key discussions during the meeting included the presentation of the Fall 2025 SSDS Report, explanations regarding recent snow days, confirmation that all seniors are on track for graduation, and updates on the new Supervisor of Student Services position intended to boost enrollment for the 26.27 school year. Curriculum discussions covered spring test schedules, test preparation, Seal of Biliteracy eligibility, and the utilization of LinkIt! scores to drive instruction. The Business Office/Facilities update addressed the Revised FY26 Budget, emphasizing the need for strong enrollment to support revenues, while confirming the school remains in a strong financial position due to its accumulated fund balance. Personnel actions included the approval of Dr. Sikaya Alston as Supervisor of Student Services / School to Career Coordinator and the approval of 4th Block Teacher Overages for the spring semester. The Board also approved upcoming school journeys and the monthly financial reports, including the Bill's List for FY26, and formally approved the Revised Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

The meeting included updates on Old Business items concerning organization, curriculum, and the business office/facilities. Instructional reports covered enrollment figures (totaling 148 students) and staff attendance. Under Recommendations of the Lead Person, the Board addressed personnel matters by approving Spring Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. Instructional matters included the approval of several upcoming school journeys planned for March and May 2026, approval of the 2026-2027 Academy Charter High School Calendar, and approval of adjustments to the 2025-2026 School Calendar to reflect junior student testing on March 18th and 19th. Financial items involved the approval of monthly financial reports, including the Bill's List for FY26 and the Board Secretary's Report for January 31, 2026, as well as the approval of an application to waive participation in the SEMI program for the 2026-2027 school year.