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Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy Governing Board Meetings

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Decisions Taken by the Board

  1. Quorum Confirmed
  2. Agenda Approved Unanimously
  3. ACCESS Governing Board Bylaws Ratified Unanimously

Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to Order
    1. Opening Remarks by the Chair
      1. ACCESS Academy is a partnership between GMU, LCPS, and NOVA
      2. Our goal is to remove traditional barriers from education and to support the transition of all learners into college and high-demand careers, with a preliminary focus on Information Technology
    2. VDOE has approved 15 lab schools across the Commonwealth of Virginia
  2. Agenda Review and Adjustments
    1. Motion to approve
      1. Agenda approved unanimously
        1. Any Adjustments or Revisions – None
    2. Confirmation of Quorum
      1. Quorum confirmed
  3. Opening Remarks by the Co-Chair
    1. Our first 9th grade cohort of ACCESS Academy students has just completed their first year
    2. We look forward to welcoming 30 new students next year
  4. Governing Board member Introductions
  5. New Business
    1. Ratification of Bylaws
      1. Motion put forth by Dr. Ellis
      2. Motion seconded by Ferri Riar
      3. All those in favor - Unanimous
    2. Director’s Report – AY 2025-2026
  6. Comments and Announcements
    1. Board Member Comments
    2. Announcements from the Chair, Co-Chair, or Director
    3. Public Comments
  7. Adjournment
    1. Summary of Any Decisions Made
      1. Ratification of bylaws
    2. Next Meeting Date and Time: Monday, September 28, 2026
    3. Closing Remarks by the Chair
    4. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting
      1. Motion put forth by Mital Ghandi
      2. Motion seconded by Ferri Riar
      3. All those in favor - Unanimous