Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Holly Cord’s organization
May 29, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy
The meeting included a recitation of the school's mission statement, review and approval of the consent agenda, and an administrative report highlighting end-of-year activities, assessments, and the graduation ceremony. A finance report was presented, including April 2024 financials and a second reading of the proposed FY2025 budget, which was approved. Preliminary EOC/EOG data for the 23-24 school year was shared, showing proficiency projected at 60% and student growth at 71%. A closed session was held to discuss employee recommendations, following which all candidates were approved.
Apr 24, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy
The meeting covered key areas including administrative reports highlighting NC Check-In results, Purple Up! Day, and the Spring Musical. A finance report presented March 2024 financials and a first reading of the draft FY25 ALA budget, which included projections for potential Remote Academy students. The board reviewed and approved the submission of the Remote Academy Application, Remote Instruction Plan, and budget to NCDPI, with one dissenting vote due to concerns about the accelerated timeline. A closed session was held to discuss new employee recommendations and legal matters. Following the closed session, a teacher recommendation was accepted. Finally, an update on the Risk Assessment Plan was provided, including information on trauma kits and new legislation related to threat assessment.
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The meeting covered key areas including a review of the school's mission statement, administrative and financial reports, and a discussion on the Remote Academy application. The board also reviewed the Conflict of Interest and Nepotism Policy, received an update on the Athletic Booster Club, and conducted a closed session to discuss an employee recommendation. The financial report included a five-year overview and proposals to increase revenue, with a request for further detail in the following month's meeting. The board approved the process for the administration to complete the Remote Academy application, which will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Feb 28, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy
The meeting covered several key items, including an administrative report highlighting enrollment numbers and the receipt of the Purple Star Award; a financial report for January; approval of a teacher effectiveness bonus policy; updates to the criminal history background check policy; and updates from the School and Community Committee and ALA Athletics. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters.
