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Jun 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy Board Board Agenda
The board meeting agenda focused on key operational and governance items, including a financial report presentation through May and an administrative update from the Managing Director. Significant actions included the revision of the personnel evaluation policy, the establishment of board officer positions for the 26/27 term, and the appointment of new board members. Additionally, the board conducted a closed session to address personnel matters, resulting in the approval of a managing director contract and the confirmation of several new hires.
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The board reviewed and discussed the CSP Finance Report, including the April financials and the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The school administration presented a report on student achievement. Action items included the approval of the board calendar for the 26/27 school year, the appointment of an audit firm for the fiscal year, and the adoption of a personnel evaluation policy. Additionally, the board held a closed session regarding personnel matters and appointments, subsequently approving the hiring of new staff members.
Apr 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy Board Board Agenda
The board meeting agenda covered a variety of administrative and policy-related items. Topics included the recitation of the school mission, a school administrative report, and a financial report presented by Charter Success Partners, which included a first read of the FY27 budget draft. Several policies were reviewed and addressed, specifically the second read and approval of a Summer School Credit Recovery Policy, the first read and approval of a Succession Policy, and a review of the Personnel Evaluation Policy. Additionally, the board entered into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, subsequently approving new employees and establishing a board interview committee.
Mar 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascend Leadership Academy Board Board Minutes
The board meeting included the appointment of a new board member and the presentation of both the school administrative report and the finance report. A formal motion was passed to name the gymnasium as The Justin T. Smith Center in honor of the Managing Director. Discussions were held regarding policies, including the forthcoming succession and evaluation policies, as well as the review of the Summer School Credit Recovery Policy. The board also approved the High School Pathway Selection Policy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
