Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kristen Mandt’s organization
Jun 11, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Achieve Language Academy Local Literacy Plan 2025-2027
The Local Literacy Plan for Achieve Language Academy outlines its comprehensive strategy to meet the Minnesota READ Act's goal of ensuring all students achieve grade-level reading proficiency. The plan focuses on enhancing universal screening and data-driven decision-making, implementing evidence-based Tier 1 curriculum and targeted interventions, strengthening the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), promoting parent and family involvement, and providing continuous professional development for educators. This multi-faceted approach aims to improve student reading outcomes and support all learners, including multilingual learners and those with special education needs, through 2027.
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The Local Literacy Plan for Achieve Language Academy focuses on improving reading proficiency among students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Key goals include ensuring that all reading teachers complete specified reading training, increasing the percentage of kindergarten students meeting individualized growth targets, and achieving specific growth targets for first through eighth-grade students as measured by standardized assessments. The plan outlines strategies such as implementing phonemic awareness programs, utilizing various reading interventions, and providing professional development for teachers. It also details methods for screening students for dyslexia characteristics, notifying parents of student progress, and utilizing data-based decision-making to tailor instruction and interventions.
Apr 23, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Abc Agenda
The meeting included discussions on ALA ABC Financials, focusing on the unique finance system with Lease Aid and its impact on the financial statement. A decision was made to request bank statements be sent to Mindy, Dave, and Scott. The HVAC Proposal was discussed, leading to a motion to approve the replacement of one HVAC unit on the ALA school building, with costs not exceeding $32,000, including installation. The next meeting was scheduled for late August.
Apr 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Achieve Language Academy Board Agenda
The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda order, Pledge of Allegiance, reading of the ALA Mission Statement, and conflict of interest disclosure. The Executive Director reported on board membership training, a learning walk, building addition progress, enrollment numbers, retirements, and funding updates. The board discussed enrollment recruitment strategies, the state's funding situation, and CD renewals. Policies were reviewed and approved, including those related to staff development, enrollment, leadership succession, conflict and board allegiance, nepotism, and malicious and sadistic conduct. The board also discussed the FY 26 Strategic Plan, board training, school boards needs assessment, financials, compensation plan, RTU2 replacement, wellness and nutrition, and student discipline. The meeting also included a performance framework review and annual work plan. The board moved to close and open sessions for the Executive Director evaluation.
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