At the March board meeting, the Board of Directors voted to approve proposed budgets for the 25/26 school years. These budgets include well deserved raises for all of our staff across all campuses. The raises are intended to not only recognize the commitment of the JA and Summit employees, but also help retain talented staff in the face of rising living costs. We would like to thank our business managers and finance committee for continually providing conservative budgets which allow our organization to thrive, grow, and remain competitive.  

We have two open board seats! Parents from any of the JA or Summit campuses are eligible to run for the JA Board of Directors. We encourage all parents in our community to consider applying for a position on the school board.  As a parent, you bring a unique perspective and a vested interest in ensuring that our schools are not only successful, but also supportive of all students. Your voice matters, and your involvement can make a meaningful difference in the education our children receive. Letters of intent to run should be sent to jlilyblade@jajags.com by April 22nd.  For more information, visit: www.jajags.com/page/board-elections

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff and caregivers who took the time to complete the recent surveys. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand the needs, concerns, and aspirations of our school community. We deeply appreciate your involvement and commitment to ensuring that our schools continue to meet the needs of all students. Please join us for the April meeting when our School Accountability Committee will be sharing results and actionable ideas based on your feedback.  

At the beginning of the 23-24 school year, the Secondary campus started looking at resurfacing the track and adding in bleacher seating. This project would add to the student and visitor experience as both athletes and spectators. It has not been a quick process but is one that the Board and administration is confident in. We are finally ready to break ground! The project will modernize the track surface to a post-tension concrete base and rubber surface, as well as provide seating for 470 spectators for the nine teams who host games on our fields. We are looking forward to an expected completion at the beginning of the 25/26 school year.  

Twice per school year, the members of the Board of Directors have the opportunity to visit our five campuses to spend extra time getting to know the unique needs and strengths at each school. During the Spring visits, board members had the chance to observe classrooms, speak with teachers, and hear from parents and staff, ensuring that decisions made at the board level are informed by the experiences of those directly involved in the educational process. These campus visits reflect the board’s commitment to being actively involved in the schools and maintaining open communication with the community.