Notice and AgendaMeeting of the Board of Directors ofLTTS Charter SchoolInc dba Universal AcademyJanuary 23, 2025 - 6:00PMNotice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of LTTS CharterSchool Inc. dba Universal Academy will be held on January 23, 2025.The Board will convene the meeting in Open Session at 6:00PM. The Board will meet at1001 E. Sandy Lake Road Coppell, TX 75019.It is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address.Board members not physically present may participate by live two-way video and audio feed inaccordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. If a quorum of the Board cannot be physicallypresent at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer physically present atthe above address.Items will not necessarily be discussed or considered in the order they are printed on theagenda below. If, during the course, of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda shouldbe held in an executive or closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closedsession as permitted by and in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, TexasGovernment Code Chapter 551.At each regular meeting, the Board will set aside no less than 5 minutes and no morethan 20 minutes to afford the general public, an opportunity to speak to the Board on mattersnot listed on the Board’s Agenda. Speakers will be recognized on a first come-first served basis asindicated on the sign in sheet. A speaker will be given up to 3 minutes to address the Board.The Board reserves the right to move, limit, postpone or cancel comments on non-agenda items.For public comments on items on the posted meeting notice and agenda, there is no capon the total time for comments or the number of speakers. Speakers on the agenda will be givenup to 3 minutes to address the Board.If there are no public communications or comments, the Board will proceed to otherbusiness. If, however, the total number of agenda and non-agenda speakers seeking to addressthe Board at a meeting exceeds 30, the per-speaker time limit may be reduced.When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers ofindividuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may make adjustments to publiccomment procedures, including adjusting when public comment will occur during the meeting,reordering agenda items, postponing or deferring public comment on non-agenda items,continuing agenda items to a later meeting, providing expanded opportunity for publiccomment, or adjusting the time allotted to each speaker. However, no individual speaking on anagenda item shall be given less than one minute to make comments.A. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call to OrderB. Public CommentsC. Receive and approve Minutes of previous meeting(s).D. Review, discuss and possible action to....1. Discussion and approval of FY 25 Budget Amendment2. Discussion and Review and approval of FY 24 Annual Financial Audit Report3. Discussion of TEA Federal Report Card4. Discussion and approval of 25-26 School Calendar5. Discussion and approval of Purchase of van6. Discussion and approval of Line of credit for campus repairs7. Discussion and approval of RFP for Irving and Coppell roof replacement8. Discussion and approval of Equine Extended PE programE. Informational Briefings:Update on COVID-19Bond UpdatesCampus 101 & 102 Updates- EnrollmentTechnology UpdateFinancial UpdateHuman Resources UpdateF. Closed Session: The Board may adjourn into Closed Session on any item listed above orbelow as appropriate to that item pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.1. Pursuantto Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with LegalCounsel regarding Personnel, and student issues.2. Discussion of Safety and securityG. Reconvene into Open Session and Take-Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Closed Session.1.Possible Action Regarding Items Discussed in Closed Meeting, including, but not limited to,Personnel and student issues.H. Consent ItemsI. AdjournIn accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (Subchapters D and E of Ch. 551, Tex. Gov’tCode), the Board may enter closed meeting to deliberate any subject authorized by SubchapterD that is listed on the agenda for this meeting.Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in anopen meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.This notice was posted by 6:00PM on January 20, 2025.

School Closure in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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Due to anticipated hazardous road conditions and extreme temperatures, Universal Academy will be closed on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, 2025. All after-school activities, Extended Day programs, and athletic events scheduled for these days are canceled. Additional details regarding potential makeup days will be shared as needed.

Universal Academy will resume normal operations on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:30 am.

Debido a las condiciones peligrosas de la carretera y las temperaturas extremas previstas, Universal Academy estará cerrada el jueves 9 de enero y el viernes 10 de enero de 2025. Todas las actividades extraescolares, los programas de jornada extendida y los eventos deportivos programados para estos días están cancelados. Se compartirán detalles adicionales sobre posibles días de recuperación según sea necesario.

Universal Academy reanudará sus operaciones normales el lunes 13 de enero de 2025 a las 7:30 a. m.

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Parent  Notification

Weather  Alert: Important Updates for "Potential" Winter Weather

Dear  Parents,

Universal  Academy is closely monitoring the forecast for potential winter  weather later this week. The safety of our students and staff remains our top  priority.

In the  event that the district must be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather  in the DFW area, the superintendent will make the decision to close or delay  the district between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9.  These decisions will be based on guidance from local authorities and weather  services. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in Parent  Portal to receive timely notifications.

Updates  regarding school closures will be shared through the following communication  outlets:

 
1. UA Emergency Notification       System (School Messenger): Direct notifications via phone, email,       and text.
 
2. Television Announcements: some text
      
   • Fox 4 (DFW)
      
   • ABC 8 (DFW)
      
   • CBS 11 (DFW)
      
   • NBC 5 (DFW)
    
     
3. District Website: Visit the Universal       Academy homepage under "District News" for       the latest information.
 
4. Social Media: Updates will be       posted on Universal Academy’s official social media platforms.
 
5. UA School App: Notifications and       updates will be available on the school app.
 

Thank  you for your attention and preparation as we prioritize the safety of our  school community.

Sincerely, 

Universal  Academy Administration 

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Notificación  a los padres

Alerta  meteorológica: actualizaciones importantes para el "potencial"  clima invernal

Estimados  padres,

Universal  Academy está siguiendo de cerca el pronóstico de un posible clima invernal a  finales de esta semana. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue  siendo nuestra principal prioridad.

En caso  de que el distrito deba cancelarse o retrasarse debido a las inclemencias del  tiempo en el área de DFW, el superintendente tomará la decisión de cerrar o  retrasar el distrito entre las 4:30 a. m. y las 5:30 a. m. del jueves  9 de enero. Estas decisiones se basará en la orientación de las  autoridades locales y los servicios meteorológicos. Asegúrese de que su  información de contacto esté actualizada en el Portal para padres para  recibir notificaciones oportunas.

Las  actualizaciones sobre el cierre de escuelas se compartirán a través de los  siguientes medios de comunicación:

 
1. Sistema de notificación de       emergencia de la UA (School Messenger): notificaciones directas por       teléfono, correo electrónico y mensajes de texto.
 
2. Anuncios de televisión:some text
      
   • Zorro 4 (DFW)
      
   • ABC 8 (DFW)
      
   • CBS 11 (DFW)
      
   • NBC 5 (DFW)
    
     
3. Sitio web del distrito: visite la página de       inicio de Universal Academy en "Noticias del distrito" para       obtener la información más reciente.
 
4. Redes sociales: las actualizaciones se       publicarán en las plataformas de redes sociales oficiales de Universal       Academy.
 
5. Aplicación UA School: Las notificaciones y       actualizaciones estarán disponibles en la aplicación de la escuela.
 

Gracias  por su atención y preparación mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestra  comunidad escolar.

Atentamente,

Administración  de Universal Academy

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF THE

OCTOBER 24, 2024 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

LTTS Charter School Inc dba Universal Academy is canceling the

October 24, 2024, school board meeting, due to no quorum.

The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for

Thursday, January 23, 2025, unless there is an emergency school board meeting.

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LTTS Charter School Inc dba Universal Academy is canceling the

September 26, 2024 school board meeting

The next regular School Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, unless there is an emergency school board meeting.

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Dear Universal Academy Students and Families,

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our UA Eagle Cheerleaders and Seniors (Class of 2025) have organized a special fundraiser to help raise awareness and support those affected by breast cancer. Both groups are selling custom-designed Breast Cancer Awareness shirts to the entire school community. Let's work together and support both organizations/grade levels. Together we Fly! Click here to place your order

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Click Here to Access Our Online Store

Universal Academy will be CLOSED Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.  We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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2024-2025 Universal Academy-Coppell Route Sheet

2024-2025 Universal Academy-Coppell Route Sheet/Early Release

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Universal Academy

School Board meeting agenda and Notice

Thursday, August 19, 2024, at 6pm

(Attach the agenda)

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We offer a structured before and

after school care program for all

Universal Academy students.

MONDAY - FRIDAY

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY

6:15AM - 7:30AM

3:30PM - 6:00PM

MORE INFORMATION

Click Here To Pay for Extended Day

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Universal Academy Parents,

Universal Academy, as stated in this year’s Student Code of Conduct, does not allow Door Dash, GrubHub, Uber Eats or any type of food delivery service.

Parents are asked to personally drop off meals for their students. Universal Academy does not allow vendors to drop off meals unless they are a part of the school lunch program. Food sent to the school by delivery services will not be given to the student, it will be returned to the vendor.Lunch Deliveries:• For security reasons, non-family members may NOT make deliveries for students, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and other delivery services. Delivery drivers will be turned away.

• Food deliveries should be made by parents ONLY during lunch hours.

• Parents will be required to sign into Raptor (driver's license is required). The lunch will be placed on the table by the main entrance to be picked up by the student.

• Students may not leave class to pick up their food. Students should pick up their food on their way to their assigned lunch period.

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Thank you,

Universal Academy Administration