COVID-19
DASHBOARD
Calendar
2022 - 2023 Academic Year will begin August 17.
Full Academic Calendar
About
WE ARE
Commited
Our educators and staff are devoted to provided an educational environment that provides academic and character building.
WE ARE
Quality
Our robust curriculum and consistent instruction aides our students in consistently outperforming national achievement goals.
WE ARE
Experienced
Cole Academy has over 30 years of elementary educational service with campuses in both Lansing and East Lansing.
Vision Statement
Cole Academy students will be equipped to excel as leaders and lifelong learners.
Mission Statement
Cole Academy will engage and inspire our diverse students to reach their full potential through individualized instruction.
We believe in ...
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Fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture.
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Nurturing collaborative relationships among students, families, and school.
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Students being the center of all we do.
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Providing a safe and supportive environment.
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A commitment of excellence for all.
Academics / Programs
We will improve the academic program by expanding learning opportunities for students and staff.
Priority Objectives:
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Expand Specials to Include Music
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Provide Additional Professional Development for Teachers in Core Curricular Areas
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Enhance Extra-Curricular Opportunities for Students
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Implement Proactive Professional Development and Coaching in Social Emotional Learning Practices
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Update Curriculum Website
Meetings
Communications
We will improve both external and internal communication with stakeholders.
Priority Objectives:
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Enhance Website
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Continue comprehensive onboarding training and procedures for new staff
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Celebrate successes and recognize individuals and groups
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Provide progress on Strategic Plan regularly
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Build connections through social media
Meetings
Facilities
We will improve and expand facilities
Priority Objectives:
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Conduct a site and facility review to determine district priorities
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Develop long term plan regarding facility addition at East
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Purchase SmartBoards in classrooms as Needed
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Redo Playground spaces and replace equipment as needed
Meetings
Operations
We will improve the operations in the district
Priority Objectives:
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Conduct district technology assessment, analyze results and implement plan to meet technology needs
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Continue to adjust salaries for staff and administrators as appropriate
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Define leadership roles for Administration
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Develop plan for additional support for district level duties
Meetings
Strategic Planning Work Sessions
Transparency
COVID-19 Preparation plans
CONTINUITY OF LEARNING
progress toward meeting the educational goals
Safety
Cole Academy
A previous version of the drill log has been removed from the website, because of an inadvertent typological error thereon. The attached log represents the most recent and accurate version of the drill log. For more information, please contact Principal Traci LaDue or Stacey Johnson.
Cole Academy east
AER Reports
Annual Expulsion Report and Website Report on Criminal Incidents
Educational Information
Michigan Educator Evaluation and Research
Compliance Officers
Cole Academy Lansing and Cole Academy East - Stacey Johnson, 1-517- 580-3470
Harassment and Bullying Policy
Harassment
Harassment of students is prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes inappropriate conduct by other students as well as any other person in the school environment, including employees, Board members, parents, guests, contractors, vendors and volunteers.
Bullying - Matt's Safe School Law
The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions to any student which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm, reasonable fear for personal safety, or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in the school including activities on school property and those occurring off school property if the student or employee is at any school sponsored, school approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the school's control, or where an employee is engaged in school business.
Bullying - intimidation of others by acts, such as (but not limited to) the following:
1. threatened or actual physical harm
2. un-welcomed physical contact
3. threatening or taunting verbal, written or electronic communications
4. taking or extorting money or property
5. damaging or destroying property
6. blocking or impeding student movement
Current Fiscal Year Board Approved Budget
PersonNel Expenditures
Current Operating Expenditures
Educational Service Provider Transparency Reports
FOIA
Current Bargaining Agreements
Health Care Plans
Audited Financial Statements
Procurement Policy
Expense Reimbursement Policy
Accounts Payable Check Register
Employee Compensation Information
District Paid Association Dues
District Paid Lobbying Costs
Approved Deficit Elimination Plan
District Credit Card Information
District Paid out-of-state travel information
Miscellaneous
Cole Academy will fulfill requests that are not available in the transparency portion of this website.