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Principal
S. Neal Currie Jr. is a graduate of Siena College and the University at Albany where he earned a Master of Arts in Education. He is currently completing his doctoral studies in Educational Theory, Design, and Technology at the University at Albany. Mr. Currie has over fifteen years of experience working with youth in the city of Albany as a teacher, and a developer and coordinator of educational, social, |
cultural and recreational programs for urban students. He has been Dean of Students at Achievement Academy Charter school, an adjunct professor in the department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University at Albany, and an instructor of African American History at Marist College and The Sage Colleges. He is an avid reader and community activist and serves on the board of directors for several community based and youth organization including Albany Pop Warner and The Social Justice Center. He is a loving husband and a dedicated father of four school age children.
Board of Trustees
Every charter school in New York is governed by its own non-profit board of trustees. The ACCS board is comprised of volunteers whose main responsibilities include setting policy for the school and ensuring the school meets its obligations stated in the charter. Unique among charter schools, Albany Community Charter School allocates on seat on the board for the parent of a currently enrolled student. This helps ensure that all decisions are made in the context of serving students
The Board of Trustees is also responsible for the creating and enforcing policies governing the school including school's student discipline policy, staff code of conduct, school budget, facilities, financial operations, etc.
The responsibilities and obligations of the Albany Community Charter school's board of trustees include the following:
- Ensure that the school adheres to the mission, the terms of its charter, and applicable New York State and federal laws and regulations.
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate and hold accountable the performance of the school principal.
- Ensure effective implementation of the educational program so the school operates in an educationally sound manner.
- Develop and ensure progress on the school's required Accountability Plan.
- Approve the charter school's annual budget, review regular financial updates, and ensure the school operates in a fiscally sound manner.
- Establish and maintain all policies governing the operation of the school.
- Provide support to the charter school with additional fundraising, marketing, and other services as needs arise.
- Establish partnerships with community organizations, institutions of higher learning, nonprofit foundations and corporate entities that support education.
- Adjudicate parent and staff complaints pursuant to the school's processes.
Members of the Albany Community Charter School Board of Trustees include:
Members of the Board of Trustees can be reached via mail at:
Albany Community Charter School
65 Krank Street
Albany, NY 12202
For the board meeting schedule click here.
Each member of the board of trustees of Albany Community commits to the following:
- Belief in and support of the mission and design of ACCS.
- An expectation that all children can learn and can accomplish high academic achievement regardless of race, income, family background, religion, gender, or previous behavior.
- Willingness to volunteer for individual assignments on behalf of and by the board, including service on committees and fundraising endeavors.
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