A.C.E. Academy Board Meeting 2025-2026 Minutes

January 28, 2026, 7:00-8:00 PM

A.C.E. Academy

Minutes

A.C.E. Academy Board Meeting 2025-2026

Date and Time

Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 7:00 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), T. Cline (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Rodgers, K. Best

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 Wednesday Jan 28, 2026 at 7:32 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.

J. Figueroa seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E. Approve Minutes

D. Graham made a motion to Approve the minutes from A.C.E. Academy November 6, 2025, board meeting.

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

C. Torrence made a motion to Approve the new hire.

J. Figueroa seconded the motion.

A motion was made to approve the new hire, Mr. Jamie Newton, for 8th-Grade Science.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B. Board Meeting Schedule

Ms. Minott presented the finalized board meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026

C. A.C.E. Academy Final Audit

C. Torrence made a motion to Approve the audit.

J. Figueroa seconded the motion.

Ms. Minott presented a comprehensive review of the recent school audit. She informed the Board that A.C.E. Academy is in full compliance.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D. Enrollment Applications for 2026-2027

Ms. Minott provided the Board with a status update regarding enrollment applications for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year

E. DPI Presentation February 9th

Ms. Minott briefed the Board on the upcoming appearance before the Charter School Advisory Board in Raleigh on February 9, 2026. She reviewed the school’s mandated academic plan presentation and shared the final draft with the Board for their awareness.

F. Budget Update

Ms. Minott presented a detailed budget update to the Board, outlining the school’s current financial standing and year-to-date expenditures. The review focused on ensuring alignment with the fiscal goals for the 2025-2026 school year.

III. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

D. Graham made a motion to adjourn 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 8:17 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.