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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Pine Bluff
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,350
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0500423
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
8
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
161.94
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 9
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas
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.
The documents detail multiple board meetings across 2023 and 2024. Key discussions and actions included the selection of a Child Nutrition Vendor in June 2023. Financial reports consistently indicated the entity was "in the black." In August 2023, the board approved the FAA 2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule. In September 2023, the board unanimously approved the 23-24 Budget, the 22-23 Auditor documentation, and the Statement of Assurances for Programs Under The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The December 2023 meeting involved the unanimous approval of the North Light House Lease and the transfer of management contract from FEF to FEF Arkansas. The May 2024 meeting addressed Federal Assurance approval, the 2024-2025 School Calendar, the 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Schedule, North Little Rock Grade Configuration approval, and OPAA Renewal.
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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