Marie Collins

The board meeting featured an Executive Director report covering the November dashboard, interim assessment data, parent survey results, and social media activity. The board reviewed a Conflict of Interest Policy and two new policies regarding the reporting of staff misconduct and police contact. Academic excellence discussions included the Academic Grade Placement Policy. The board also reviewed the November budget report, discussed contracts with Charter Success Partners and Prestige, and received an update on the 2024 audit. A closed session was held to discuss a real estate matter. Final board actions included the termination of the contract with Prestige, the hiring of Charter Success Partners, and formal adoption of the aforementioned policies.

The board meeting covered several critical operational and administrative items. Key topics included a report from the Executive Director regarding staff attendance, enrollment projections, academic focus for the upcoming school year, and teacher recruitment. The construction update for Kemp Road addressed permit status and utility milestones. Financial and operational discussions involved the approval of the budget, janitorial service contracts, and various grant and schedule renewals. Additionally, the board approved updates to the Employee Handbook, including policies on political expression and dispute resolution, and confirmed upcoming meeting schedules and new staff hires.

The board meeting included a presentation from a teacher regarding the H1b and Permanent Resident Policy. The Executive Director provided a report covering the school calendar, student and staff attendance, athletics, a new building permit, and future staffing. The board discussed the CEO Goals Matrix in a closed session and reviewed financial reports for July, August, and September. Furthermore, the board addressed the Board Director Conflict of Interest Policy and held a closed session to discuss real estate and personnel matters. Finally, the board approved a slate of items including the H1b and Permanent Resident Policy with revisions, the draft 2025-2026 school calendar, and a parental leave policy.

The board meeting included an Executive Director report covering student enrollment, staff attendance, and academic data. Updates were provided on building and site development, including site lighting, zoning, and elementary school planning. Policies were presented and approved, including a School Mental Health Policy, Parent/Scholar Grievance Policy, Naloxone Policy, Title IX policy addendum, and a high school credit recovery policy. The board also reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, monthly financial reports, and the transfer of property sale proceeds to the operating account to cover capital expenditures.

The board meeting included a comprehensive Executive Director report covering enrollment projections, academic data, revised mission planning, new facility operations, and the upcoming school year schedule. An update was provided on construction and site inspection progress for the new campus, including mechanical, electrical, and landscaping status. The board reviewed and approved new staff hiring, discussed state retirement plan participation, and analyzed end-of-year financial data. A report was presented on the establishment and activities of the Parent-Teacher Organization. Additionally, the board approved a slate of policy items, including a reinstatement policy for suspensions, the adoption of a remote learning plan, and specific personnel actions, followed by a closed session regarding personnel matters.