Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Alison Ford’s organization
Apr 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Caliber Public Schools Board of Directors Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting included a CEO presentation regarding annual planning, enrollment, and staff retention. The agenda featured public hearings for the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plans for Beta Academy and ChangeMakers Academy. Key action items included the approval of the 2026-27 academic calendar, an instructional coaching contract, a speech pathology services agreement, a math curriculum purchase, a loan agreement for facility expansion, and reimbursement resolutions related to financing. Additionally, the board reviewed a contract for summer intersession programming and a consulting services agreement, concluding with a closed session regarding existing and pending litigation.
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The committee discussed updates on data transparency, attendance, and chronic absenteeism, noting a dip in attendance during March. The meeting covered the Federal Addendum update regarding Title funds and the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant, exploring potential uses for these funds such as social-emotional support, English language development teacher support, and intervention programs. Additionally, the committee reviewed the draft of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), examined progress on various institutional targets, and gathered feedback on instructional leadership, teacher sustainability, and family partnerships.
Feb 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School Site Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered Principal Updates including the 'Climb the Mountain, Build a Legacy' initiative, analysis of Kelvin family survey data showing an overall 5% positive change, and iReady data indicating 70% of students met typical growth, with improvements noted in foundational literacy skills (ROAR Word). Attendance (ADA) was reported at 93.9% YTD, and chronic absenteeism decreased to 14.9% in SY26. ELAC Updates detailed instruction methods for English Language Learners across lower and upper schools, including a pilot program with Stanford and Flow Speak, and the upcoming ELPAC testing schedule. The Mid Year LCAP Update showed most goals were on track, though indicators for ELP and EL Reclassification Rate were not on track. Discussions focused on supporting pupil achievement using iReady data and encouraging parent involvement through PLCs.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy outlines the use of state funds to enhance student services and outcomes, especially for historically underserved students. The plan is built upon a model balancing high-quality academic preparation with social-emotional learning, guided by the pillars of Heart, Smart, Think, and Act. Its strategic objectives include fostering academic growth, creating a safe and supportive school culture with active family engagement, promoting staff development, and ensuring robust operational support.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
