Pride Academy Charter School District
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- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- East Orange, NJ
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Pride Academy Charter School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
East Orange
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
300
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3400719
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
49.65
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Pride Academy Charter School District
The board discussed and approved several items across various departments. Educationally, this included the approval of the organizational structure, a revised school calendar, various educational software subscriptions, a Back to School Bash proposal, and a performance by Young Audiences. Personnel actions involved the approval of an employment contract, staff salaries, and the establishment of a hiring committee. Business office actions covered the approval of the bills list, financial reports, a 403b provider, and a speech-language services agreement. Additionally, the board authorized several professional development opportunities for staff. New business items included the freezing of 2026-2027 stipends, authorization to advertise for teaching staff, a new building lease agreement, and a title change and salary increase for a staff member.
The meeting included the reorganization of the board, involving the election of officers and the renewal of a board member. Key operational approvals for the upcoming school year were made, including the adoption of the board meeting schedule, school policies, textbooks, official news outlets, and various service providers such as insurance, legal counsel, and auditing firms. Personnel appointments for key roles like Interim School Business Administrator, Treasurer of School Monies, and Affirmative Action Officer were confirmed. The board also authorized the use of state contracts for procurement and approved various employee healthcare and annuity plans. Additionally, the regular meeting agenda covered the approval of the principal's report, a new academic support contract, various instructional and assessment systems, and business office reports including bills lists and payroll expenses. The meeting concluded with the introduction of the new principal.
The Board discussed and approved various policy and operational items, including district technology procedures, a bell-to-bell cell phone policy, and updates to special education and attendance/truancy policies. Presentations were given regarding the Amistad Commission Collaborative, a social work program with Seton Hall University, and a parent-teacher organization framework. Educational actions included the addition of an ELL/ESL program, approval of various service contracts, and scheduling specific community events. Personnel decisions involved new hires, the acceptance of resignations, and the approval of stipend rates. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, including bill payments, payroll, consulting agreements, and grant submissions for IDEA and ESEA applications. Additionally, professional development activities were authorized, and a returning bonus for staff was approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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