A.C.E. Academy

Minutes

A.C.E. Academy February 20, 2025 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 20, 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

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

Directors Absent

C. Rodgers

Guests Present

D. Hammond

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 Thursday Feb 20, 2025 at 6:05 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

Motion to Kendric Best.
D. Graham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

Motion to Dionna Graham.
K. Best seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Public Comment

We respectfully urge that public commentary remain exclusively related to the topics outlined in the present agenda. This protocol promotes a concentrated and productive dialogue.

C.

Hear from Board Chair

Dr. Cline welcomed the board to the meeting.

D.

Response to Immagration Status & Enrollment Policies

Motion to Kendric Best.
J. Figueroa seconded the motion.

To improve the revised final Immigration document 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Construction & Bid Updates

Motion to Kendric Best.
D. Graham seconded the motion.

The board has decided to move forward with the company Hayden for the upcoming construction project.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Staff Updates & New Hires

Laila Minott shared that there are no new hires. However, they are starting to interview for the next school year.

G.

Title 9 Policies

Motion to Kendric Best.
D. Graham seconded the motion.

Dr. Cline informed the board that, based on our attorney's guidance and the new executive order, we are returning to the old policy. He requested the board's approval for the updated Title IX policy.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

H.

Nepotism Policy

Motion to Joyce Figueroa.
K. Best seconded the motion.

Laila Minott reviewed the nepotism policy and requested the board's approval. She will then send the document via DocuSign for the board's signatures.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Resolution of the Board of Directors Relating to Issuance of Public Bond

Motion to Kendric Best.
D. Graham seconded the motion.

Laila Minott presented a document relating to the issuance of bonds to the board for review before the meeting. She said there was nothing erroneous or challenging; it essentially involves tying our two bonds, our 2019 bond and our current bond, together, which they're in the process of awarding us. She stated that the bondholders require this.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Motion to Dionna Graham adjourn the board meeting.
K. Best 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 6:49 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Hammond

B.

Closed Session