Cameron Chandler gave an invocation.

Jenny Knopf led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jenny Knopf read the vision statement.

Cameron Chandler read the mission statement.

Committee liaison Dr. Michelle McDonald welcomed Teacherpreneurs Valerie Smith and Kelli Carlisle for the October report-out on Transformational Coaching. Their presentation emphasized strategies for building teacher capacity and enhancing instructional culture.

Key highlights included: Seven Things to Thrive, Coaching Support, Coaching Styles, Feedback, and Resources. Teacher reflections shared initial resistance evolved into strong appreciation, and teachers reported desiring more time with their coaches. Ms. Smith and Ms. Carlisle noted that a new culture has been established, and teachers now actively seek help and collaboration, signaling a positive transformation in professional culture. 
 

Additionally, they shared information on the Just Write Reader Program, which provides early literacy support through decodable texts and home-to-school reading connections designed to build foundational reading fluency. The program is designed primarily for early elementary grades. LSC has identified funding for the PA.
 

Executive Director’s Report: Dr. Ivey shared several major updates and initiatives. The ED’s Academy Best Practices Task Force has been created to promote collaboration, consistency, and innovation across the network. The task force will consist of seven decision committees: Special Education Decision Committee, Junior Academy Decision Committee, Culture and Code of Conduct Decision Committee, Joint Decision Committee, Primary Academy Decision Committee, Miscellaneous Decision Committee, Athletics and Sports Offerings (PA, EA, JA)
 

Each committee will have a captain with additional participants identified by that captain.

• Committees formed: October 15–20; Committee kickoff: October 27; Captain meeting: October (date TBD)

Dr. Ivey looks forward to providing ongoing updates on progress and implementation.
 

• FY25 Financial Audit: LSC received a clean audit with no recommendations.
• Cognia Accreditation: Cognia surveys will take priority; POSIPs will be paused for November to allow completion.
• Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF): With a milestone met, LSC is on track to receive a payment expected in December 2025.

Committee members were asked to contact Dr. Ivey for future agenda topic presentation requests.

2026–27 School Calendar: May be amended to allow teachers to conduct kindergarten testing during the first week of school with staggered attendance for kindergarten scholars.

Continued emphasis on Transformational Coaching as a driver of teacher growth and scholar achievement.

Ongoing attention to scheduling challenges to ensure equitable instructional support for staff and scholars with additional needs.