A.C.E. Academy

Minutes

A.C.E. Academy September 30, 2025 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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), J. Figueroa (remote), K. Best (remote), T. Cline (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Rodgers

Guests Present

D. Hammond (remote), L. Minott (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Cline called a meeting of the board of directors of A.C.E. Academy to order on Tuesday Sep 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM.

C.

School 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.

D.

Approve Agenda

C. Torrence made a motion to approve today's agenda.
K. Best seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes

K. Best made a motion to approve the August 28, 2025 board meeting minutes.
C. Torrence seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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.

Staff Update/Approval

T. Cline made a motion to enter into closed session regarding the staff update at 7:43 pm.
C. Torrence seconded the motion.

To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged pursuant to the laws of this State or the
United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General
Statutes, a Motion is made to go into closed session. A motioned was not made to go into closed
session.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D. Graham made a motion to come out of the closed session at 7:58 pm.
K. Best seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C. Torrence made a motion to approve the staff updates.
K. Best seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

2026 - 2027 School Calendar

D. Graham made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 school year calendar.
J. Figueroa seconded the motion.

Laila reviewed the 2026-2027 school calendar with the board and requested their approval.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

June 2025 End of the Year Budget with 13 Month

D. Graham made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget.
C. Torrence seconded the motion.

Laila Minott asked the board to review the final budget for the 2024-2025 school year. She sent the documents to the members before the meeting. During the board meeting, she went over each budget item in detail, explaining its importance and impact. The review aimed to ensure that every aspect was clear and well-understood by the board members.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Enrollment & Lottery Policy

C. Torrence made a motion to approve the new enrollment policy.
D. Graham seconded the motion.

Laila Minott requested the board to approve the enrollment policy and lottery application reviewed before the meeting. The board and Ms. Minott discussed the policy, lottery process, and application.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Board Meeting Schedule

  1. October 23, 2025, Dr. Reese will present the 2024-2025 Academic Data
     
  2. December 18, 2025
  3. January 29, 2026
  4. February 26, 2026
  5. March 26, 2026
  6. May 28, 2026
  7. June 25, 2026

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

D. Graham made a motion to closed the board meeting.
J. Figueroa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Hammond

B.

Closed Session

Closed Session (If Necessary) Must be voted on prior to going into session.

 

To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this State or of the United
States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.