Kennedy Hilario

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent calendar, which covered the minutes from the May 28, 2025 board meeting. Key open session discussions involved the Board Approval for the 25-26 LCAP for ACE Charter High, ACE Empower, ACE Inspire, and ACE Esperanza schools. The board also approved the SY25-26 Budget for ACE Charter School, elected the SY25-26 Board of Directors for ACE Foundation, and approved the Prop 28 - Art & Music Grant, as well as the EPA Reports for board approval and web posting. Furthermore, the FY25-26 Direct-Funded Charter School Retirement Reporting Agreement between SCCOE and ACE was approved. The meeting concluded with the renewal of several Board Members for ACE Charter School, Inc., and a closed session for the CEO Evaluation, followed by the announcement of the CEO's compensation package.

The board meeting included updates on high school graduation, alumni services, and the 24-25 financial audit. The board agreed for ACE to pay CLA to prepare a financial report to satisfy the bondholder covenant until the Federal Single Audit is completed. Updates were given on credentialing and hiring, as well as Brown Act & Ethics training. The board approved the ACE Esperanza Charter Petition for submission to FMSD and the ACE Inspire Charter Petition for submission to SJUSD.

This document is a School Accountability Report Card providing information on the condition and performance of Ace Charter High School. It outlines the school's mission to support disengaged students, foster optimism, and ensure success in college and beyond through rigorous coursework and personalized academic and social-emotional support. Key areas covered include student enrollment, academic performance (CAASPP results), teacher preparation, facility conditions, parental involvement opportunities, and school safety plans for the 2025-2026 school year.

The board meeting included discussion and approval of the budget for SY25-26, unaudited actuals, and August financials. A resolution on the sufficiency of instructional materials was presented. An update on student enrollment, including new student numbers and sources of enrollment, was provided, with analysis of community events and family referrals as strong lead sources. The CEO provided an update, and the board discussed overcoming challenges related to academic gaps, teacher credentials, and teacher turnover by increasing the pay scale. Network priorities for SY25-26 include increasing enrollment and student support, closing the academic gap in ELA/Math/Science, submitting charter renewals, and the AI initiative. The board also discussed Brown Act and Ethics Training.

The agenda included a CEO update with discussion of SY25-26 enrollment, ERC update 2020 & 2021, fundraising YTD & grants for SY25-26, academic performance CASSPP, ACE Network Priorities for SY25-26, and Charter Petition Renewal - Submission Timeline. The board approved the updated SY25-26 Budget and Unaudited Actuals. Also discussed was the Resolution on Sufficiency Of Instructional Materials, and Brown Act & Ethics Training.