Growth Plan Update
Dear AL Families and Teachers,
At the February 12 board meeting, the Académie Lafayette Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 (with one board member absent) to adopt the two K-5 building configuration option (Opt. 2). The decision was made after considering feedback from teachers, parents, principals, and a report by SchoolWorks, a National Educational Consultant Group, which included educational best practices and research.
The board prioritized the following parameters in making its decision:
- Equitable distribution of non-academic supports and opportunities for students and families (e.g. diversity, parent involvement and after-school opportunities).
- Impact on the quality of the academic program (e.g. alignment of curriculum and assessment, support for teachers).
- Equitable distribution of resources (e.g. busses, staff, materials, etc.)
The board's intent is for the new school configuration to have minimal impact and disruption to the current Académie Lafayette families. The new configuration will tentatively only impact current and incoming kindergarten students. The board of directors will reconvene February 26th at 6:30 pm to discuss and determine the plans for the transition. This decision was not easy and the board strongly considered the impact on our community, among other things. The board greatly values and appreciates all families' involvement and commitment to our school and community.
Please see the
Growth Plan page and FAQ on the Académie Lafayette website for additional information.
Sincerely,
|
Jon Otto,
Board President
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Elimane Mbengue
Head of School |
