Due to his remote attendance, Chairman Thompson yielded the gavel to V Chairwoman Chandler to preside over the meeting. 

Cameron Chandler gave an invocation.

Cameron Chandler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cameron Chandler read the mission statement, and LaShea Davis read the vision statement.

Dr. Ivey provided the Executive Director’s Report beginning with the EA and PA Academy Updates: Ms. Harris shared EA highlights including strong EA/JA staffing, improved facilities and visual culture, leadership transparency, and positive staff satisfaction. Challenges include adjusting to CFA rigor and planning the 2026–27 schedule. A key growth focus is balancing present leadership with future planning. Mr. Montgomery shared PA highlights including the Black History Program, PATH field trips, strong team collaboration, CFA success, and positive Possip responses. Challenges include MAP preparation and upcoming end-of-year events (Read-a-thon, Imagine Fest, Spring Fest). Growth focus includes intentional modeling of small-group instruction and targeted data reviews with coaches.

ED’s Academy Best Practices Update: Updates included exploring staff wellness options and sharing Possip feedback across committees. Succession Planning: Executive Leader Succession and Sustainability Planning documents and Dr. Ivey’s Succession Legacy Plan were included in committee packets for review.

Committee Reports: All committees reviewed the Test Security Policy amendment and succession planning.

Academic Committee: Reviewed protecting instructional time, CFA data in ELA/Math, and Eagle Advantage tutoring outcomes. Literacy initiatives, professional development, and the Million Word Reading Challenge continue. Priorities include the Cognia Accreditation visit (March 19), finalizing the 2026–27 Friday instructional schedule, governance updates, wellness options, and staffing requests.

Development Committee: Reviewed family engagement, enrollment (912 scholars, 97% persistence, ADA 96.5%), and volunteer participation. Recent highlights included the Valentine’s Dance, PEACE Academy clinic, and 5th-grade field trips. Upcoming events include Reality Town, Family Movie Night, and college tours. Grants and partnerships continue through Building Hope Fellowship, Summer Reading Camp expansion, and Project Lead the Way. Action items include Saturday School clusters, PATH integration into in-service, and forming a PATH working group.

Finance Committee: (Updated Information) Enrollment remains strong at 913 scholars, just below the target of 914. Recurring revenue is projected at $11.8M compared to the $12.12M budget, remaining close to plan. Salaries and benefits are expected to come in about $200K under budget, while cash on hand is currently about 30 days of operating expenses, below the preferred reserve level. Philanthropic giving has been limited so far as the school awaits news on the Yass Prize grant. A compliance item related to ACA reporting (Forms 1095-C and 1094-C) is being addressed with an external vendor. Expansion planning, Primary Academy maintenance, and FY27 assumptions were discussed. The FY27 draft budget will be presented March 30.

Governance Committee: Reviewed amendments to Best Practices in Grading and Homework Guidance and the Test Security Policy amendment requiring Assessment Proctors. The Director of Talent Development will coordinate implementation with campus Deans of Curriculum and Instruction. The committee also reviewed the Academy Best Practices Task Force update, wellness options, and succession planning.