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Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting featured a recognition of an outgoing board member for their years of service. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the review and unanimous approval of the FY27 budget, which includes a projected revenue of $28.1 million, staffing additions, compensation increases, and funding for an HVAC replacement project using cash reserves. Additionally, school leadership provided updates on end-of-year activities such as graduation, Title funding, summer planning, and various facility maintenance priorities.
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St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a State of the School report covering enrollment, charter renewal progress, and accreditation site review findings. The finance report highlighted improvements in the school's financial position, including a shift to a positive gain. Discussions were held regarding special education funding, advocacy efforts with the D.C. Council, and Medicaid reimbursement. The development team provided updates on fundraising strategies and community engagement. Leadership discussed facilities planning, specifically HVAC system evaluations and energy efficiency, and the role of artificial intelligence in school operations. The board approved the updated school employee handbook and initiated an annual review process for bylaws.
Mar 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved the appointment of a new member for a two-year term and ratified school policies and procedures. The principal provided updates on school activities, the qualitative site review report, and the upcoming charter renewal process. The chief financial officer reported a significant improvement in net assets, while the development officer outlined fundraising strategies and conference participation. Additionally, leadership provided reports on property development, facility maintenance plans including energy efficiency upgrades, and recent advocacy efforts regarding the municipal budget.
Jan 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St Coletta Special Education Public Charter School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included a State of the School report highlighting successful holiday performances, increased parent-teacher conference participation, strong enrollment interest, and improved staffing levels, although recruitment is ongoing for several key positions. Operational updates covered ongoing due process complaints and preparation for an upcoming Public Charter School Board qualitative site review and NCASES accreditation review in May. The Finance Report indicated the organization is on budget for the first five months of the fiscal year, showing improved financial performance compared to the previous year, driven by increased revenue and reduced contracted therapy expenses. The Chief Development Officer reported exceeding grant funding expectations due to a commitment from the Stewart Trust, the completion of re-branding efforts, and the development team becoming fully staffed. Leadership also provided updates on planning for building improvements, funding advocacy related to the Mayor's budget, and strategic planning for review in May.
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