Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from David Porter’s organization
Jun 25, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
University Preparatory Academy Charter Local Control And Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This plan outlines University Preparatory Academy's (UPA) strategic direction, emphasizing rigorous academic expectations, a supportive environment, and dedicated educators to ensure college success for all students. Key focus areas include developing interdisciplinary literacy skills across all courses, achieving grade-level math proficiency, fostering a strong sense of safety and belonging within the UPA community, and enhancing staff collaboration to improve instructional practices for diverse learners. The plan aims to address performance gaps, particularly for unduplicated and underrepresented student groups, by implementing targeted actions and continuous monitoring of outcomes.
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The Board held a meeting where several items were discussed and approved. Key topics included the consideration of the agenda, consent items such as the Employee Handbook, Student/Family Handbook, Homeless Policy, vendor contracts, and the 2026-27 COF Lease MOU. A public hearing was held regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which was subsequently approved. The Board reviewed financial reports, including the 2026-27 budget and a Consolidated Application for Federal Funding. Additional action items included the approval of an EPA Expenditure Plan, a Proposition 28 funding support initiative for the Arts Program, and an extension of the Executive Director's contract. Finally, the board discussed the Nominating Committee's update on a vacant board seat and decided to continue the posting process.
Jun 25, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
University Preparatory Academy Charter Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for University Preparatory Academy Charter outlines the strategic use of funding to serve its students, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for unduplicated student groups. The plan is structured around four main goals: enhancing interdisciplinary literacy skills and college readiness, ensuring grade-level math proficiency, fostering a strong sense of safety and belonging within the school community, and improving staff collaboration to implement instructional practices beneficial to diverse learners. Key objectives include reducing performance gaps in ELA and Math, increasing student and family engagement, and strengthening academic and socio-emotional supports for all students.
Feb 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Special Board Meeting
The Special Board Meeting included the consideration and unanimous approval of the agenda. Consent items approved included the Band Trip and Junior Trip matters. Under action items, the Board considered and unanimously approved the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) as presented by the Executive Director. Future items called for included a report on the student walk-out that occurred on January 30, 2026, and a discussion regarding the school's legal obligations concerning student or staff encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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