ABOUT US SCHOOLS STUDENTS PARENTS STAFF CAREERS COMMUNITY CORONAVIRUS UPDATE ENROLL Select Language English Spanish Vietnamese ABOUT ALGIERS CHARTER "Children first, for a better future" OUR MISSION Algiers Charter is committed to educational excellence by preparing every student with the knowledge, skills and values to thrive in college, career and life. OUR VISION We strive to provide a transformative and supportive environment where students, regardless of background and circumstance, receive high-quality instruction that develops and nurtures every student's unique needs and strengths so they are prepared to achieve personal success and realize their full potential. OUR HISTORY In 2005, Algiers Charter was founded by a nonprofit board comprised of Orleans Parish School Board members and neighborhood representatives. At the time, Algiers Charter was a community-based solution that provided the first educational options for families returning to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. OUR 7 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Students first High performance Data driven Fiscally responsible Community engagement Effective leadership Innovative OUR SCHOOLS Algiers Charter is a charter network built by the community, for the community. As a community-based charter network, we are committed to student success in both college, career and life. Every school is designed to support each child’s academic, social, and emotional journey. Our approach in education is tailored across each grade level to be engaging, rigorous, and motivating. We believe those qualities are necessary in order for students to develop the critical thinking and core knowledge needed to succeed. Our educators and staff come from all backgrounds and work daily to guide our scholars toward their full potential. We believe wholeheartedly education equals success for our students and our community – and we always strive to put children first, for a better future. NOTICES AND PROCEDURES Title IX Nondiscrimination BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alex Dunn, Jr., Board Chair alex.dunn@theacsa.org Jeremy Buffington, Board Member Jeremy.buffington@theacsa.org Marion Bracy, Board Member Marion.bracy@theacsa.org Cassandra Tucker, Board Member cassandra.tucker@theacsa.org Kenya Campbell, Board Member Kenya.campbell@theacsa.org Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Member arnel.cosey@theacsa.org Calvin Roussell, Board Member calvin.roussell@theacsa.org As per the AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF ALGIERS CHARTER It is the policy of the Algiers Charter Board of Directors that: The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than seven (7) and not more than eleven (11) persons, excluding ex officio members. One such member shall be a parent or legal guardian of one or more students currently enrolled at any school operated by that governing board in Orleans Parish. The parent or legal guardian requirement may also be satisfied by a recent graduate (within the past 5 years) or the parent/guardian of a recent graduate (within the past 3 years) of a school in Orleans Parish operated by that governing board. PROCESS AND POLICY TO ELECT A PARENT/GUARDIAN/GRANDPARENT/ALAUMNI TO THE ALGIERS CHARTER BOARD At Algiers Charter, we pride ourselves on continually keeping open lines of communication with all of our stakeholders. The process to elect a parent/guardian/grandparent/alumni to the Algiers Charter Board is as follows: Information on Board interest is widely disseminated at each of our school sites. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to our Chief Operating Officer, Tammi Griffin-Major, who collects information. Additionally, the CEO asks each school leader to recommend two stakeholders. Upon receiving information from interested parties, the Chief Operating Officer meets with each candidate. Governance Committee members interview candidates in person or on the phone. CEO follows up with any candidates that a member of the Governance Committee recommends. The Governance Committee meets again to discuss each candidate after all interviews. Finalists are required to attend an Algiers Charter board meeting. The Governance Committee receives feedback from Board on candidates. Governance Committee Chair and Chief Operating Officer officially invites the final candidate(s) to join the Board. The Governance Chair makes formal recommendation to board. 14 Dec Board Meeting 6pm 20 Dec No Classes - Winter Break 03 Jan Classes Resume 17 Jan No Classes - MLK Day 27 Jan Board Meeting 6:00 pm 25 Feb No Classes - Mardi Gras Break 11 Apr No Classes - Spring Break 28 Apr Board Meeting 6:00 pm 13 May Seniors' Last Day 24 May PK-11th Grade Last Day FULL CALENDAR CAREERS ALL OPENINGS REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT Call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 2001 New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: 504-302-7001 KEEP IN TOUCH. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. 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