Academy Of Dallas

The agenda for the meeting includes the Principal's report on student outcomes and various action items. These items include the approval of the amended 2023-2024 budget, the 2024-2025 school calendar, the schedule for future board meetings, and the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the Board will deliberate on a resolution regarding the employment or acceptance of a volunteer chaplain under the Texas Education Code and provide opportunities for public comment on start-up grant funds and Title applications.

The board meeting focused on the presentation and approval of audited financial statements. Key action items included the approval of the Academy of Dallas audited financial statements for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and the approval of the Academy of America audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, which included the audit of major federal awards and a report on compliance with federal requirements.

The board meeting will cover several key discussion topics including reports from the Principal and Superintendent, consideration of Texas Education Agency (TEA) matters, and potential action on charter amendments regarding school continuity and operations. The agenda also includes a closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding pending legal matters, alongside opportunities for public comment on start-up grant funds and title applications.

This document outlines the Academy of Dallas Recovery and Acceleration Plan for Resilient Schools Support Plan (RSSP) for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan addresses unfinished learning by identifying three priority areas: High Quality Curriculum, Effective Instruction, and Effective, Well-Supported Teachers. It details research-based learning acceleration strategies, aligns ESSER investments, and integrates programmatic supports to achieve student outcomes, including increasing 3rd-grade STAAR Math proficiency to 50% by June 2024 and closing achievement gaps for all student groups.

The Board meeting agenda included discussion items and actions regarding the Open-Enrollment Charter Contract Renewal Application for the Academy of Dallas. The Board considered the submission of the renewal application to seek the renewal of the charter.