Cameron Chandler gave an invocation.

Greg Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

LaShea Davis read the vision and mission statements.

Executive Director’s Report

Academy Updates

• PA Academy: Update presented by LeAndrea Montgomery, highlighting instructional priorities and student engagement strategies noting recent MAP scores at P.A. provided a clear snapshot of scholars’ grade readiness as they began the year. The results were very promising, and there is excitement to watch growth and celebrate progress when spring testing arrives.
• EA Academy: Sally Harris provided an overview of current initiatives and student achievement goals. The Elementary Academy experienced a strong launch for the 2025-26 school year! Strengths include the overall climate, transformational coaching, operating mechanisms, and new initiatives. Areas of focus include tightening up facilities processes and increasing Science exposure and achievement. The Eagle Airlines flight crew is prepared to SOAR to new altitudes this year.

Executive Coaching – Defining Success

• Shared framework for leadership growth and coaching outcomes to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• CSFG Update: CSFG is assisting to write a national article regarding the success LSC has experienced in its first four years.
• Progress on key initiatives under the Comprehensive School Framework for Growth.
• Upcoming Site Visits: Scheduled visits include Henderson Collegiate and Lexington School District Two to partner with organizations and stakeholders to promote collaboration and share best practices.
• CCTC Update: CCTC announced Jennifer Wilbanks as the incoming president. She plans to take her post in October, and Dr. Ivey noted he looks forward to future discussions on potential partnership opportunities.

2. Committee Reports

• Governance: Focus was on policy alignment and compliance updates. Discussion included the model policy for televising board meetings and an addendum to the enrollment policy regarding military preference. As a result of governance committee discussion, updates to the logic map will be made and a draft policy addendum will be presented to the full board.
• Finance: Reviewed FY25 financial closeout, monthly reports, and internal control enhancements.
• Academic Excellence: Presented BOY MAP assessment data and updates on inclusion models.
• Development: The Development Committee meeting was rescheduled to late morning of August 29. A formal update will be provided following that session.

Future Agenda Item: Directors to bring committee advisory person recommendations for the September committee report out.no agenda items from committee members. 

There was no executive session.

There was no executive session.

• September Board Meeting Items to be brought Forward from Committee Include:
  • Internal Control Procedures; Military Enrollment Preference Policy Addendum; Board Meeting Livestreaming Policy 
• Mr. Montgomery will coordinate a Kagan visit for Directors.
• A KRA Presentation will be developed.

Greg Thompson thanked committee members for their attendance and staff members for their presentations.