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May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Legacy College Preparatory Charter School Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered a range of operational and governance updates. Reports were provided on school leadership, including fund development initiatives, facilities, and enrollment status. Committee reports reviewed academic testing schedules, fundraising progress toward a $150,000 goal, and a proposal regarding the implementation of safety wanding policies. New business action items included the approval of the employee handbook, the student handbook with updates to the AI policy, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board noted the future resignation of the Board Chair.
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Legacy College Preparatory Charter School Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered a comprehensive review of academic performance, highlighting strong ELA and Algebra results alongside MAP growth scores. Operational updates included enrollment status, staffing stability across High School and Middle School, ongoing legal matters regarding facilities, and the successful acquisition of a new grant. Committee reports detailed exam proficiency improvements, the exploration of AI integration for scholars and teachers, ongoing fundraising efforts, and governance updates regarding board member turnover. Key action items included the approval of school calendars for the 26-27 academic year, the acceptance of a board member's resignation, and the election of a new board member.
Feb 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Legacy College Preparatory Charter School Board Board Meeting Minutes
The School Leader Report detailed the recommendation for SUNY expansion, noting a critical follow-up meeting scheduled for March 3rd. Enrollment figures remain between 685 and 690 scholars, and both High School and Middle School staffing levels are complete. Regarding facilities and legal matters, counsel is pursuing a court response concerning the security deposit at 332 E 149th St. Committee reports covered the Finance Committee discussing outreach to Google Education for supplemental funding, and the Fund Development Committee's focus on strategic applications. The Governance Committee announced that updates to the school calendar and Student and Family Handbook would be presented for a vote in March. Under New Business, Erin Stark was appointed as Lead Secretary, with Porsche Cox as Backup/Co-Lead. A discussion item focused on security culture, where the board advised caution regarding implementing random wand searches for cell phone enforcement, suggesting such measures might feel invasive if academic performance were not declining.
Jan 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Legacy College Preparatory Charter School Board Meeting Minutes
Key discussions during the meeting included the School Leader Report, noting enrollment at 690 scholars (below the 705 target), updates on staffing across Middle and High Schools, and ongoing legal efforts concerning a security deposit for one facility. Committee reports covered the Academic Committee's plan to address lower than expected Science proficiency impacting reading comprehension, a funding decrease of approximately $40k reported by the Finance Committee due to student loss, and Fund Development's progress toward a $150,000 goal. New Business action items involved the Board voting to approve a facility for the Elementary School and the appointment of a New Board Member, Matthew DeTemple. The meeting concluded with a private session to discuss confidential facility options and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
