Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Laster’s organization
Jul 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Empowerment Academy Charter School Board Of Trustees Special Meeting
The board approved several key policy and administrative items, including the submission of the SY27 ESEA and IDEA grant applications, the application for a School Violence Prevention Program grant from the US Department of Justice, and the adoption of policies related to enrollment, grievance procedures, promotion and retention, graduation, and the acquisition of real property. Additionally, the board approved the school leader evaluation tool, the organizational structure, and confirmed the student representative for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Empowerment Academy Charter School Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included reviews of educational and financial reports, as well as facilities and HIB reports. Key policy approvals included adopting an updated Standard Operating Procedures manual, a policy on recording meetings, a policy on teacher endorsement reimbursement, and a policy regarding the acquisition of real property. The board also authorized submissions for a school security drill statement of assurance and an annual school plan. Human resources actions involved approving contracts, stipends, and payroll schedules for the upcoming school year. Business actions included the approval of payment of claims, authorization of payroll funding, appointment of an insurance broker, approval of a new website subscription, and approval of a school nutrition program consolidation agreement.
Jun 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Empowerment Academy Graduation Ceremony
The event celebrated the graduation of the eighth-grade class. Key speakers shared messages on the importance of empowerment, liberty, social justice, and character development, referencing core institutional values. Students were recognized with the Principal Achievement Award and the Principal Advocacy Award for their academic excellence and peer leadership.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Empowerment Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees conducted several administrative and operational actions, including the reappointment of board members and the election of board officers for the upcoming school year. Discussions and resolutions covered the review of educational and financial reports, HIB reports, and the approval of updated standard operating procedures. The Board authorized the submission of grant applications for learning acceleration and school violence prevention programs. Furthermore, the meeting addressed personnel matters, including contract and salary approvals, and reviewed extensive business items such as payment of claims, software subscriptions for student planning and data management, and the awarding of contracts for cleaning services, plumbing, electrical services, and security infrastructure upgrades. The Board also established a Finance Committee and acknowledged the completion of emergency evacuation drills.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
