A.C.E. Academy
Minutes
A.C.E. Academy Board Meeting 2025-2026
Date and Time
Thursday June 4, 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), K. Best (remote), T. Cline (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Rodgers, J. Figueroa
Guests Present
D. Hammond, L. Minott (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
School Mission
D.
Approve 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.
Staff Update/Approval
B.
Return to Play and Injuries
The board voted to implement and enforce the North Carolina Athletic Association concussion protocol for flag football, ensuring all required steps are followed for any student suspected of a concussion before returning to play.
C.
Internship Program (A.C.E. Graduating 8th graders and high school alumni)
Laila Minott asked the board to approve launching the new internship program for graduating 8th graders and ACE Academy alumni, using the approved internship forms and 21st Century funds to onboard students into departments such as library, camp facilitator, technology, custodial maintenance, office/admin, and special projects.
D.
2026-2027 Budget
Laila Minott asked the board to approve and submit the estimated 2026–2027 school year budget before July 1, incorporating current enrollment and preschool revenue estimates.
E.
Enrollment
Laila Minott provides the current and projected enrollment numbers for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
The school aims to have between 470 and 480 students next year, with additional classrooms for kindergarten and first grade.
Laila Minott discusses the challenges of space limitations and the potential need for a lottery if enrollment exceeds capacity.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
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.
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.