Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Scott McRae’s organization
Sep 30, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Friendship Aspire Strategic Plan 2026
This strategic plan outlines comprehensive goals and priorities across several key areas. It focuses on improving academic outcomes in literacy, reading, and math through enhanced access to core instruction, supplemental supports, student transitions, and robust family and community engagement. The plan also aims to improve student attendance and foster safe and healthy school environments by promoting a positive school climate, providing mental health services, identifying at-risk students, and implementing health and wellness strategies. Additionally, it addresses the development of a quality educational workforce through targeted recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives, and details the management of state programs including Alternative Learning Environments, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented, and Enhanced Student Achievement.
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Friendship Aspire Academy Arkansas Board Of Directors Board Meeting Minutes
The collective minutes cover multiple meetings spanning 2024 and 2025. Key discussions included updates from the Superintendent on school status, enrollment counts, district growth based on ATLAS results, and recognition from the State Department of Education for student growth achievements. Financial reviews occurred across several sessions, with reports tabled at times due to the finance chair's absence. Significant action items involved the unanimous approval of the 2024-2025 budget and updated calendar. Later actions included the unanimous approval for the expansion of the charter to add a dyslexia campus, acceptance of the 2023-2024 Audit, acceptance of a new board member, and approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar and OPAA Contract Renewal. Discussions also covered facility funding loss adjustments, the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule approval, and addressing potential probationary status based on CAP meeting outcomes, resulting in the approval of the Charter School Performance Improvement Statement of Assurance.
Jul 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Friendship Aspire Stem Academy Communication Plan
Friendship Aspire Academy's communication plan aims to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. It focuses on informing stakeholders about school events, policies, and academic performance; engaging stakeholders through consistent communication; soliciting feedback to enhance operations and improve student experiences; and ensuring accessibility of information across multiple platforms. The plan details communication channels (regular updates, meetings, online platforms), feedback mechanisms (surveys, suggestion boxes, feedback sessions, direct communication), and ongoing communication with leadership, staff, and targeted groups. Specific initiatives include a Parent University program with workshops on academic support, education, personal development, social-emotional learning, and technology. The plan also outlines community communication strategies, including newsletters, social media updates, town hall meetings, and website announcements.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Garland School Improvement Plan 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan for Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Garland focuses on improving student academic performance in reading and math, and increasing student attendance. The plan sets three main goals: 1) Increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards in math and reading by 15%; 2) Increase the overall average growth percentile in math and reading by 35%; and 3) Increase the overall student attendance rate to 95% or higher. Strategies include implementing a rigorous curriculum, using technology for personalized learning, providing targeted interventions, conducting regular professional learning communities (PLCs), and fostering a positive school culture. Progress will be monitored through various assessments, data analysis, and regular communication with parents and stakeholders.
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