Acadia Academy

The meeting covered various topics, including hiring updates for teacher positions, discussions regarding the Maine Charter School Commission's concerns about out-of-district special education placements, and adjustments to the employee handbook. The Executive Director's report also included a budget review, highlighting reallocation of funds following the dissolution of a relationship with JFM, and plans for in-house special education programming. Concerns were raised about budgeting for out-of-district placements, and the board reviewed the treasurer's report, including cash flow updates and childcare rate increases. Committee reports were given, and the Special Education Transition Committee was dissolved. Upcoming board meetings were announced.

The meeting addressed financial report inaccuracies due to a software problem, recommending a change to a modern product. An enrollment update showed a student count of 250. NWEA test results were presented, showing similar patterns to statewide data, and a discussion of waivers for double-testing ensued. Plans for BARR programming and CPR training were also reviewed. A bylaw amendment extending the president's term was approved. Operational updates included streetlight repairs, camera installation, and building entry reconfiguration. Membership committee plans to address skill gaps and committee sizes were discussed. The education committee reviewed curriculum plans, teacher training, and grade-level benchmarks. A personnel matter was discussed in executive session.

The meeting covered various topics including the Veteran's Day assembly, field trips, and in-house programs. Discussions included hiring updates for several positions, MaineCare billing application, a site review report from the Charter Commission, and the approval of 6th grade by the Charter Commission. Reports were given on the audit, 990 extension, and the Education Service Provider. Committee reports covered membership, education (math and reading resources), and policy reviews. The PTO presented updates on various events and fundraising activities. The IT committee reported on training and equipment updates. Finally, upcoming meetings were scheduled.

The meeting covered a range of topics, including academic assessments (MEA data, NWEA math and reading data), charter commission information (mid-year check-in, renewal timeline, annual monitoring report), and legislation (LD2113). Discussions also included updates on hiring, school programs (Read Across America, mindfulness plan), facility maintenance (roof leak), and upcoming events (6th grade overnight trip, Movie Night, Book Fair). A review of the Executive Director's performance was initiated, and the board discussed MOUs with ESPs and pandemic planning. Finally, the board reviewed financial reports and discussed recruitment and training for board members and committees.

The meeting covered various topics including before/after care, minimum wage increase, updates on open positions, teacher observations, performance framework review, speech therapy services, school happenings, and the adoption of the Director's position description. The board also reviewed the audit results, discussed the management letter, and addressed ESP reports. Committee reports included membership, education policies (CGI, GCOA, GCOC), grievance, PTO activities, IT committee updates, and public outreach. An executive session was held, and the board authorized the hiring of an Ed Tech. A tentative meeting schedule for 2020 was also reviewed.