Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cheryl Barnes-Haigler’s organization
May 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School Board of Trustees Minutes
The board meeting included discussions on financial reports, which highlighted challenges due to unforeseen expenses and lower enrollment, and potential budget variations were presented. The Principal presented a data update, including Winter and Spring STARR data, focusing on student growth and performance. The CEO reported on the budget deficit, the upcoming hearing with the School District of Philadelphia, the Renewal Kickoff for WPACES, and a proposed new structure involving K-2 and 3-5 Academies with dedicated leadership. Additionally, the board voted to approve a new board member and the development of leadership academies.
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West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several topics, including a financial report indicating a healthy net income for WPACES with budget planning for the 2025-2026 school year focusing on enrollment outside the city due to potential implications of a PDE decision. An update on Firefly, a benchmark to predict student outcomes for the PSSA, was given, along with data for ELA and Math. The board also discussed IReady and IXL usage. The CEO discussed interventions for WPACES and the possibility of Academy leadership vs principalship. The election of a parent to the board was also discussed.
Dec 10, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School Board of Trustees Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting included a review of the budget, which met the standard, and an update on the smooth completion of the audit with no concerns. The end of the federal ESSER funding for the 2023-2024 school year was noted, and the successful movement of funds to a higher interest account was acknowledged. The PSSA Data results, Core Curriculum and Intervention Block Data, Afterschool Program Data, and the Improvement plan based upon the PSSA Data were shared. Progress Monitoring is scheduled to begin the week of December 15, 2024. An executive session was held regarding a contracted person.
Aug 13, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting included the approval of board meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. The CEO presented vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, consultant agreements, and program proposals for the 2024-25 academic year, which were approved. An executive session was held to discuss the principal's contract for the 2024-25 academic year.
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