Sarah Wilson

Anser Charter School's educational philosophy, rooted in EL Education, aims to develop the whole child through high academic standards, real-world experiences, and strong character. The approach emphasizes student mastery of knowledge, creation of high-quality work, and character development. The curriculum integrates Bridges in Mathematics, UFLI Foundations for early literacy, and interdisciplinary K-5 "Expeditions" focused on inquiry and real-world issues. Specialized labs like Curiosity & Creativity, PE, and Library Lab further support academic growth, physical well-being, and literacy. The vision is to inspire academic potential, self-motivation, and a sense of global responsibility within a collaborative learning community.

The Anser Charter School Board of Directors held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Executive Director position. The board entered and exited an executive session for the interviews. Following the executive session, the board voted to send a letter offering the executive director position to Renee Bade.

The board discussed the April 2025 budget summary, reviewed the draft 2025-2026 budget, and considered the impact of attendance on the budget. They also discussed board succession planning, subcommittee essential question templates, and a system for announcing upcoming events. The board addressed the changing student profile and the weighted lottery policy, received a legislative update, and removed the executive session from the agenda.

The 2019-2020 Continuous Improvement Plan for Anser Charter School focuses on reinforcing the school's foundation and planning for future initiatives aligned with its mission and vision. Key areas of focus include providing a rigorous curriculum that promotes high academic achievement, strong character development, and community service; securing the financial resources necessary for sustainability and effective resource management; and strengthening the organizational infrastructure, including its culture, community, governance, and compliance. The plan emphasizes a collaborative learning community where students are inspired to reach their academic potential and feel a sense of responsibility to the world. Specific goals include improving student performance on standardized tests (ISAT) across various grade levels, increasing student attendance rates, enhancing parent engagement, and ensuring that all students are college and career ready upon graduation.

The 2018-2019 Continuous Improvement Plan for Anser Charter School focuses on reinforcing the school's foundation and planning for future initiatives aligned with its mission and vision. Key areas of focus include providing a rigorous curriculum that promotes high academic achievement, strong character, and community service; securing the financial resources necessary for sustainability and effective resource allocation; and promoting the vitality and integrity of the organizational infrastructure, including its culture, community, governance, and legal compliance. The plan involves several initiatives to achieve these goals, including board training, communication improvements, and fundraising efforts. Academic performance measures track student progress in various subjects and grade levels, aiming to improve college and career readiness, and transition preparedness between school levels. The plan also addresses student and parent engagement through attendance and participation rates.