Tammy Morgan is with LDOE.

Karen Roberson:  Two (2) classroom teachers are currently needed. Interviews are on-going. current teachers are working collaboratively to fill gaps to ensure that students receive core educational services. A substitute teacher, who was a former classroom teacher, is in place. ACE currently has 90 total students enrolled with another to begin next week.

Karen Roberson:  Dr. Beck is serving as a consultant to Karen Robenson. Testing preparation materials have not arrived but are anticipated. The goal is to prepare the test administrators first, then follow up with teachers, etc.

Carmen Parks: Survey was sent out to staff requesting information on where staff feels that more support or training is needed, etc.

Joellen Freeman:  They are currently analyzing data re: IEP progress and will report back to Board at a later date on findings.

Board on Track survey completed with 100% response. Data will be analyzed and reported back out at a later date.

Rob Turner (Chair of Building Committee) - Phase 1 of anticipated remodeling is projected to begin Summer 2025, with intent to remodel 2 existing classrooms to allow for 4 classrooms, which should accommodate 6th grade classes for 2025-26 school year. All pending board and other needed approvals.All renovations will maintain fire security and safety precautions. 

Rob Turner (Chair of Building Committee) - Phase 2 of anticipated remodeling is expected to accommodate ACE expansion into grades 7 and 8. All pending board and other needed approvals. An architect has reviewed anticipated plans, which will reconfigure the existing gym area to include 4-5 additional classrooms, ADA compliant bathrooms, lab space, storage, etc. All renovations will maintain fire security and safety precautions. 

Building Committee will discuss the setting of a regular meeting date and report back to Amy Marcus.

Amy Marcus nominated Latner McDonald as Board Treasurer and Richard Cannon seconded that motion. Roll call taken of all Board members, with unanimous approval.

Latner McDonald and Joellen Freeman:  Louisiana dispersed a stipend for all Louisiana teachers. Stipend money was sent to ACE but funding did not account for all ACE teachers. A request for an adjustment was sent to the state and recently approved. Funding is expected and will be disbursed as appropriate once received.

Joellen Freeman: ACE's budget was set and approved by Tammy Morgan with BESE. ACE recently uploaded required documentation in support of 1st draw down from CSP funds. Approved yesterday and funding expected in due course. ACE working now toward required documentation for 2nd draw.

Joellen Freemen:  ACE was approved for a $200,000 line of credit from Progressive Bank. Funding is anticipated to be used as a bridge pending receipt of CSP funding.

Madison Bachhofer: 2025 Fundraising Events -

(1) Puzzle campaign to continue until end of May 2025.

(2) Golf Tournament October 2025. Netted $26,000 from 2024 tournament.

(3) River Rats Paddleboard Challenge September 2025. Will report back on funding raised.

(4) Mr. P. Tee's" - committed to creation of shirt for sale at "Spring Market" with all proceeds to ACE.

(5) Riverdale School Basketball Event 2025 - Raised $4,500.00. Committed to annual event.

(6) Perpetual Giving - looking into long-term perpetual giving campaign.

Joellen Freeman:  Bank needs projected annual fundraising goal.

Anticipate setting meeting at 1 pm on 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

Amendment turned in. No expectation that ACE will need to go back before BESE Board,.

Richard Cannon:  Class 1 members (elected board members) serve 3-year term with no term limits. Class 2 members (elected parent volunteer,) serve 1-year term with no term limits. Legacy member (surviving spouse or descendent of Maddie Cannon) serve 5-year term with no term limit, to continue until resignation.

Amy Marcus moved to approve motion and Latner McDonald seconded the motion.

Roll Call of Board with no objections, unanimously passed.

Joellen Freeman:  Anna Grimmet expressed interest in re-joining ACE Board. Amy Marcus will reach out and report back to board.

Parent Board Member - Suggestion was made to set parent volunteer term to align with school calendar.

Amy Marcus:  Advisory Board - Discussion. Board agreed to table discussion until either a special meeting or Board retreat.

Amy Marcus:  Board in need of additional training surrounding CSP Grant and the exercise of their fiduciary responsibilities over funding. Amy is working to set up virtually.

Amy Marcus:  Board chairs in need of additional training on responsibilities in meeting requirements under the Louisiana Open Meetings Law.