Governance
Atlanta Classical Academy is a tuition-free, non-selective, public school operated by a board of directors and funded through a three-way agreement (the “charter”) between the school’s board, Atlanta Public Schools, and the Georgia Department of Education.
In exchange for increased accountability, Atlanta Classical Academy’s board is granted the flexibility to operate with increased autonomy.
Charter schools frequently use this autonomy to innovate or differentiate in the areas of educational philosophy, academic programming, hiring practices, or other school policies (length of school day, use of technology, etc.).
Georgia Charter School Association provides additional information about charter schools.
Board meeting calendar
Regular meetings of the board typically occur at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. View the board’s meeting schedule, location, and virtual meeting link on the school’s calendar.
Board meeting agenda, minutes, and policies are available on BoardDocs.
Procedure for contacting the senior school administrator and governing board
The school’s policy is to manage communications including grievances using the chain of command which typically involves - in order - the teacher, coach, or program leader, then the Upper or Lower School Principal, then the Head of School, then the governing board via the Board Chair. Except in emergencies, email is the preferred mode of initial engagement. The school welcomes and encourages pre-scheduled, in-person meetings.
