A.C.E. Academy
Minutes
A.C.E. Academy May 22, 2025 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
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Mission: A.C.E Academy will equip students from all backgrounds to succeed in the college and career of their choice by driving academic excellence, developing strong character, and instilling an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Directors Present
C. Torrence (remote), D. Graham (remote), K. Best (remote), T. Cline (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Rodgers, J. Figueroa
Guests Present
D. Hammond (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
School Mission
D.
Approve Agenda
Kendric Best motion to approve today 's agenda
E.
Approve Minutes
F.
Public Comment
A.C.E. Academy Public Comment Policy is two per meeting for reaction to what has been discussed during the meeting.
II. Meeting Items
A.
New Hire Update
Laila Minott asked the board to review and vote to accept the new personnel report.
B.
Welcome New Board Member
Dr. Cline and Laila Minott are excited to welcome Mrs. Torrence to our Board of Directors. Mrs. Torrence brings valuable experience and fresh perspectives that will benefit our school. We look forward to her contributions and leadership.
Dr. Cline requested a motion to enter closed session.
Dionna Graham motion to come out of closed session.
C.
Construction Update
Laila Minott updated the board on our construction progress. She reported that we closed on April 22, 2025. With the bond funds secured, we can now proceed with construction on three projects: expanding the middle school, adding a new preschool, and building an additional kindergarten class.
Dr. Cline requested a motion to amend the purpose of the construction update from a vote to an informational session.
D.
ERC Fund Update
Mrs. Minott reported the receipt of two tax credit funds: one received initially and another two weeks later. These credits are from a tax form submitted in 2021. Mrs Minott asked the board to approve the current budget
E.
Bills That Impact Charters
The board reviewed several bills affecting charter schools. House Bill 981 addresses local schools' open enrollment, allowing students to attend schools outside their designated zones. Senate Bill 442, the Parent Protection Act, ensures parents who do not affirm a child's gender are not deemed abusive or discriminatory. House Bill 886 mandates on-site AED and CPR training, cell phone-free instructional policies, mandatory social media and mental health literacy instruction, K-12 suicide and crisis lifeline, information on student ID cards, dyslexia screening for early learners, a meal debt equity policy, and facilitates the statewide hiring of school psychologists. Mrs. Minott announced the creation of policies regarding parent behavior, video or audio recording without awareness, and religious holidays. These policies will be available on our website following approval by the board.
A.C.E. Academy will equip students from all backgrounds to succeed in the college and career of their
choice by driving academic excellence, developing strong character, and instilling an entrepreneurial mindset.