Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jessica Castro-Buelna’s organization
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New America School Governing Council Governing Council Meeting
The council discussed financial reports, including revenue and expenditure updates, negative function adjustments, and carryover projections. Key actions included the retroactive removal of a council member due to non-participation and the approval of travel expenses for an upcoming school safety summit. Additionally, the council addressed the "indicators of success" survey, including portal access, needs assessments, and survey deadlines for the new performance framework.
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The meeting included discussions on dual credit pathways for students and the accreditation process for CTE teachers, including coordination with local community colleges and legislative representatives. Financial reports were reviewed, encompassing revenue, expenditures, bank reconciliations, and the approval of various budget adjustment requests. The board also discussed facility upgrades, specifically the installation of a new intercom and camera system, and deliberated on revisions to the bylaws, focusing on quorum definitions and mandatory training requirements for new members.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governing Council Governing Council Meeting
The board reviewed and discussed financial reports, including budget status and fund compliance. A procurement review of the food service program was presented, identifying the need for annual on-site monitoring and the establishment of a food service advisory board. Proposed changes to the organization's bylaws were also discussed, specifically regarding the timing of the annual meeting and requirements for member training, including the necessity of five hours of annual training covering roles, responsibilities, liabilities, ethics, and school finance.
May 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governing Council Meeting
The council discussed financial reports and various budget adjustment requests (BARs) including initial budgets for a CTE special award, increases for the CFD fund, food service fund, and various grants. The council also approved a salary schedule increase due to the addition of four instructional days to the academic calendar. Additionally, the council approved a statement authorizing the submission of any necessary BARs through the end of the fiscal year, renewed Professional Service Agreements (PSAs) for the charter law firm and attorney, and established stipend guidelines for staff based on years of service and accountability metrics. Finally, the board received confirmation that their mandatory training was completed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
