Richard S. Jensen

The meeting encompassed several departmental reports including updates on Special Education, Academic, Finance, Operations, and Personnel matters. Board considerations included the discussion and action taken regarding a K-12 agreement and a counselors agreement, as well as a discussion regarding the PCPCS.

This document outlines the profile of Agora Cyber Charter School for the 2023-2024 academic year, detailing its mission to provide intensive academic preparation, foster technology proficiency, and embrace collaborative partnerships. Its vision is to prepare all students for their highest potential, achieving personal learning goals, and cultivating post-secondary success as lifelong learners. The profile highlights core values, a curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania state standards, a wide range of AP courses, robust student engagement and support systems including college counseling and family coaching, and various extracurricular activities. It also covers grading policies, graduation requirements, and academic performance data.

The comprehensive plan for Agora Cyber CS focuses on providing an innovative academic preparation, fostering a learner-centered environment, promoting wellness, responsibility, and engagement among students, staff, administration, and parents. Key priorities include improving student outcomes in ELA and mathematics, enhancing career readiness, addressing chronic absenteeism, and supporting the transition of transfer students. The plan emphasizes data-informed decision-making, tiered systems of support, and collaboration with community partners to achieve its mission and vision.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as ABA Support Service Agreement, Curriculum/Software/Digital Licenses, and Student File #55816. The Trustees also reviewed and approved payment requisitions, new job descriptions including Manager of Student Operations, Jr. Developer, and Webmaster SharePoint Developer, and an updated Child Accounting Org Chart. Furthermore, the 2016-2017 Annual Report, Accessibility Roadmap Report for New Content, AB&C Web Content Procedure & Policies, and the approval of RFPs and RFQs were also approved.

The meeting included discussions and approvals regarding several key areas. These included related services agreements, an agreement with the Community College of Allegheny County, and a settlement agreement for a student. The board also considered and approved academic and personnel reports, along with agreements related to Power School, employment for the CEO and CFO, and various other agreements and policies. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of touchscreen laptops and a stipulation regarding unit clarification.