Butler Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
January Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 21 · 5:30 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Trustees Present
A. Morris, D. Carlton, D. Small, H. Hoilett-Frierson, J. Hudson, J. Klimek
Trustees Absent
A. Rhodes, G. Woods, S. Sneed
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Reading Mission Statement
II. Executive committee
A.
Committee Report
III. Facility
A.
Committee Report
Darlene Small reported on the meeting of the committee. The committee is looking at building options to house the high school classes. The Facilities Committee is communicating with the Development Committee. Next meeting will be on the 29th.
Jerome added some updates on different housing options and properties. Multiple plans and options are currently in place to continue to partner with existing buildings or expand into a more permanent home.
IV. Finance
A.
Committee Report
David Carlton shared the budget numbers. While the budget is currently behind, as plans have been approved, federal funding will be coming in via title grants beginning around this time of year, so those gaps should be filled.
V. Governance
A.
Committee Report
Julia Klimek reported on the committee's work to develop a way to more quickly and efficiently onboard board members.
Ms. Sneed resigned form the board; the seat will need to be filled.
VI. Scholar Experience
A.
Committee Report
Darlene Small reported on the committee's review of previous years' work and continues to develop goals. One potential goal might be to develop the experience of the upper school scholars in a unique way.
VII. President Support and Evaluation
A.
Committee Report
Hannah Frierson and Julia Klimek have started the process for the evaluation of the school leaders, with the goal of completing the process earlier in the year than in previous years. The evaluation process is set in Board on Track.
The committee continues to support Jerome Reyes and collaborate in a positive way.
VIII. Other Business
A.
District Annual Report
B.
Statement of Assurances
C.
Assessments: IREADY and MAP testing
The report will be shared and available for discussion at our next meeting.
D.
Enrollment Update and Changes in Enrollment Process
PowerSchool Enrollment Platform will be installed to make the enrollment process more smooth.
Board members are asked to support efforts during info sessions, etc.
Jerome Reyes provided an update on the current marketing campaign.
Board support is needed to support the marketing campaign.
E.
Approve School Calendar
Has been moved to the next meeting.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next Board meeting will be on March 11, so school will still be in session.
Hannah Frierson reported on the committee meeting; process of contract reviews were discussed. Jerome Reyes shared requirements for certified teachers and the support the district offers to address the hiring of certified teachers. BA, as most public schools, does hire non-certified teachers.
The charter district now requires school leaders to also be certified, or to bring appropriate experience to the position. BA is in compliance.