Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karim Merzian’s organization
Jun 18, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Ararat Charter School Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Ararat Charter School for the 2026-2027 school year outlines the school's use of funds, particularly LCFF, to enhance student outcomes. Its strategic direction encompasses providing a safe learning environment with quality instruction, increasing student achievement, improving services for high-needs students (English Learners, low-income, homeless, and foster youth), and fostering engagement among students, teachers, and parents.
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The board meeting agenda included several key reports and items for discussion. The Principal's report covered English learner instruction, the adoption of a new math curriculum, and data analysis related to the student education program. Operations and compliance reports focused on student enrollment and attendance metrics. Financial updates included a review of the second interim report and January financials. Discussion and action items included facilities matters, a technology update regarding the Chromebook roll-out plan, a grant proposal for summer program enhancement, the implementation of a metal water bottle policy, updates to the policy for homeless children and youth, and approval of a contract for the Harness Potential program.
Feb 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ararat Charter School Regular Meeting
The board meeting agenda covered financial reporting, including the review of December financial statements, and a comprehensive principal's report addressing English learner instruction, the status of proficiency assessments, special education, and grant funding. Additionally, operations and compliance reports provided updates on student enrollment and attendance. Key discussion and action items included facilities matters, a technology update regarding keyboards, required Forms 700, and a grant for field trips and clubs. A closed session was held to discuss public employee employment, pupil discipline, and personnel matters, followed by a report on any actions taken.
Jan 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ararat Charter School Governing Board Agenda
The agenda for the Governing Board meeting included procedures for public participation, such as guidelines for oral communications and speaker time limits. Key discussion items involved the approval of the December 18, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes and the November and December 2025 Check and Credit Card Registers. Reports covered finances, the Principal's update (including a scheduled Charter School Division visit on January 29, 2026, and instructional strategies for ELA/Math and chronic absenteeism), and Operations/Compliance reports (Enrollment, Attendance, SARC submission, and Uniform Complaints Procedures). Potential action items addressed Facilities, Technology updates (Apple Devices and Chromebooks), School Procurement Policy, SARC, Quarterly Uniform Complaints Report, and new Health and Welfare Benefits effective January 1, 2026. A Closed Session was scheduled to discuss Pupil Discipline, Personnel matters, and Real Estate Negotiations. Future agenda items include a yearly review of the Personnel Handbook.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
