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Baxter Academy

Board Meeting

March 26, 2024

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Mission:

Inquiry leads learning at Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, a public charter high school free to Maine students. Our project-based STEM curriculum emphasizes real-world problem solving and is paired with a humanities program that connects ideas across disciplines and cultivates strong communication skills. Students design innovative projects through Flex Friday, a unique program requiring initiative, perseverance, and collaboration, as well as reflection on the work and its impact in the community.

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Celebrations!

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2024-25 Budget Process:

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Budget Workshop 1: April 30th

Budget Workshop 2: May 14th

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Budget workshops are open to the public and feedback is welcome.

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Top 20 Incoming Schools of Origin

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School

Students

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science

15

Homeschool

9

Breakwater Learning

7

Windham Middle School

5

Lincoln Middle School

4

Maine Connections Academy

4

Westbrook Middle School

4

Top 20 Towns (of 31 total)

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Town

Applicants

Portland

22

Windham

10

Gorham

7

Westbrook

7

Lewiston

5

Total Commitments

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Class of

New Students

Returning Students

Total Combined

Days Left Until October 1:

2028

84

N/A

84

2027

8

102

110

190

2026

12

85

97

2025

N/A

90

90

Total

104

277

381

Enrollment Dashboard

For the 2024-25 School Year

Top 20 Incoming Schools of Origin

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School

Students

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science

15

Homeschool

9

Breakwater Learning

7

Maine Connections Academy

5

Windham Middle School

5

Lincoln Middle School

4

Westbrook Middle School

4

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Maine Outdoor �Learning Grant: $62,284�

  • 4 weeks of program (land/water/air/expedition)�
  • STEM/STEAM Curriculum

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Chronic Absenteeism: Who are the Students?

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WHO is chronically absent?

  • 31% of our chronically absent students have a 3.5 or higher GPA this year
  • 65% of our chronically absent students have a 3.0 or higher GPA this year
  • 83% of our chronically absent students have a 2.5 or higher GPA this year

�Only 7 students are both chronically absent AND have a sub 2.0 GPA in 23/24.

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Ongoing Community Engagement

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  • Baxter Beautification Day April 27th

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  • MOLI - Summer 2024

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  • Drone Camp Baxter Academy Summer Camp

(1000 Drones for 1000 Girls)

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  • Chess Camp (partnership with King Middle)�(June 24-28)

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  • Photography Camp (August 5-9th)

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  • STEM Language/Academic Immersion Camp - August 2024

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Request of Board Members:�

  1. Finance Committee: to review/strategize around long term �financial sustainability with a clear understanding of the �unique requirements within school 2-3 members.

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  • Advancement Committee: 2-3 members�
    1. Procurement of a 15-17 person van. This will be used for student participation in competitions, clubs, expeditions, and regular transportation to robotics practice field/higher educational program/curriculum. It will have a direct impact on our ability to educate students, innovate, and reclaim the space as a leading STEM school in the state.

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    • Strategize and leadership in cyclical development efforts.�
    • Outreach around needs such as tutoring or washing machines.�
  • Baxter Beautification Day Reminder: Goals will be organizing, painting, and cleaning for spring.