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Rochester Academy Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

Central Office Conference Room

Trustees Present

C. Sampson, G. Tillery, S. Al, T. Wright, W. Middleton

Trustees Absent

J. Santos

Guests Present

D. Ozcan, J. Doyle, M. Demirtas, Z. Ercan

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Middleton called a meeting of the board of trustees of Rochester Academy Charter School to order on Friday Mar 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM.

C.

Public Comment Session

D.

Approve Minutes

C. Sampson made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-30-26.
S. Al seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve February Board Meeting Minutes

G. Tillery made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-27-26.
S. Al seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

Monthly Topic

J. Doyle presented the WIG Scoreboard data and Benchmark assessment data. Professional Development Plan for upcoming school year will be finalized by the next AEC meeting. 

III. Community Outreach

A.

Presentation of Monthly School Activities Report

Z. Ercan presented the monthly school activities report.

IV. Finance and Facilities

A.

Enrollment

M. Demirtas presented the enrollment numbers, noting that the school is meeting its target.

B.

Furniture Proposals

This item will be discussed at the next Finance Committee and Board meetings.

C.

Incentive Schedule

C. Sampson made a motion to approve the proposed incentive stipend plan, which will be implemented next school year based on the current school year outcomes.
G. Tillery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

26-27 Budget Process

The proposed budget will be reviewed at the next Board meeting. The per-pupil aid has not yet been finalized.

E.

Copiers Renewal

C. Sampson made a motion to select CFBT for copier services.
G. Tillery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Financials

V. Governance

A.

Review Succession Plan for Business Administrator Position

C. Sampson made a motion to approve the proposed Succession Plan for the Business Administrator position.
S. Al seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss Professional Development Opportunities

The Board decided to participate in the Board Goals training provided by BoardOnTrack in April.

C.

Discuss the Final Renewal Report

The Board reviewed the final renewal report and will complete the required documents.

VI. Other Business

A.

Employee Changes Review

T. Wright made a motion to approve the staffing changes.
G. Tillery seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Board Meeting Evaluation

The Board meeting was timely and efficient, with very good conversations throughout. Overall, it deserves a gold star.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Demirtas