Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Matthew Rooney’s organization
Oct 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Adelante Schools Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed the termination of the current innovation agreement with Indianapolis Public Schools, evaluating future paths including operating as an independent charter or pursuing a new service agreement. Discussions focused on the necessity for financial modeling and strategic planning regarding upcoming deadlines. The board also approved financial transactions and noted the potential requirement for additional meetings to finalize these agreements.
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The committee discussed preliminary ILEARN data from the Spring 2026 administration and reviewed the state's testing infrastructure, including checkpoint assessments. There was a review of big-picture ILEARN data for ELA and Math, including performance across various sub-groups. Additionally, the committee examined Beginning of Year DIBELS data and i-Ready math assessment results, focusing on clarifying proficiency indicators for board presentation. The committee also reviewed IREAD-3 scores and discussed internal strategies to address data takeaways, specifically emphasizing the need to focus on reading fluency.
The committee discussed financial planning and uncertainties regarding funding, specifically regarding 'charge-backs' and property tax sharing formulas with IPS. The discussion centered on discrepancies between the school's and IPS's reporting of financial figures, concerns about the use of building square footage versus occupancy in calculations, and the impact of legislative decisions on service coverage. The committee decided to prepare questions for IPS to ensure accurate financial information is available for board decision-making and to consider collaboration with other Innovation Schools to address funding fairness.
Aug 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Adelante Schools Board Minutes
The board meeting included the election of two new members to the board. The CEO provided an operational report covering the implementation of new school accountability frameworks, student attendance, enrollment stability, and academic performance challenges in specific subjects. The financial discussion focused on the close of the fiscal year, planned physical space improvements, and long-term financial projections related to levy sharing. The board also reviewed core organizational values and received updates from the academic excellence, finance, and governance committees regarding their ongoing initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
