Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John Zwanziger’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Cologne Academy Annual Report & Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan 2025-2026
The 2025-2026 Annual Report & Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan for Cologne Academy fulfills Minnesota Statute requirements by integrating an annual report and a Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan (CACR). It outlines a vision to create a content-rich learning environment and a mission to prepare scholars for academic success through excellence in literacy by integrating the Core Knowledge Sequence. The plan is built upon cornerstones of Individual Student Achievement, Character Development, Enriched Curriculum, Parental Involvement, and Low Student to Teacher Ratio. Key strategic goals, aligned with World's Best Workforce goals, focus on ensuring school readiness for all children, closing racial and economic achievement gaps, preparing students for career and college, promoting high school graduation, and fostering lifelong learning. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement, effective financial and operational management, strong stakeholder engagement, and ongoing board development.
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The board meeting included a review of the school's mission statement and board member testimonials regarding academic experiences. Key actions involved the approval of a consent agenda, which covered school leader reports, policy reviews, facility updates, enrollment dashboards, the MDE review of the FoE contract, teacher celebration updates, and lease aid submissions. The treasurer presented a financial report highlighting positive cash balances, current student counts, and the finalization of the bus contract. Additionally, the board identified upcoming training topics, including practices for high-performing boards and student data analysis.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cologne Academy Board of Directors Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a review of the school's vision and mission statement, along with member testimonials. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Treasurer's report, which analyzed current cash balances, budget alignment relative to Average Daily Membership (ADM) projections, and the financial implications of operating in a net loss environment. Additionally, the board discussed the long-term viability of charter schools in Minnesota, board training resources, and administrative updates regarding staff and school leadership reports.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cologne Academy Organizational Meeting
The board conducted an organizational meeting which included the appointment and induction of new members, the election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer), and the confirmation of committee representations for both board and school committees. The board approved the FY27 meeting calendar and various annual designations, including depositories, account signatories, and coordinators for human rights, 504, and Title IX. Additionally, the board approved a contract for janitorial services and a new busing contract, and discussed upcoming board trainings.
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