Board of Directors
- Founder: Rev. Andrew Jefferson
- Chairman: Mr. Larry Taylor
- Vice Chairman: Mr. Robert Temple
- Secretary: Ms. Arielle Davis
- Treasurer: Mr. John Rorick
- Member: Mr. Lawrence Baker
For board inquiries, contact the school office.
About · Governance & Public Information
Board information, Title I plans, family policies, and public school documents in one place.
Academic performance & enrollment
Saint Peter’s Academy earned an A in Florida’s 2025 school grades. View the Florida Department of Education’s official school report card for academic results, school information, and reporting years.
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Families can complete the full admissions packet online or download the printable packet in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole.
For board inquiries, contact the school office.
Find the published schedule below. Meeting dates and times may change; contact the school office for confirmation.
Public board meetings are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The dates below reproduce the supplied 2026–2027 board meeting schedule.
September 24, 2026
December 17, 2026
April 27, 2027
Please contact the school office to confirm the meeting location and any schedule changes.
2026–2027Historical approved governing board minutes, reproduced from the school’s supplied record. Dates, financial amounts and decisions describe this meeting; they are not current operating policies or schedules.
ST. PETER’S ACADEMY
GOVERNING BOARD
APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
May 27, 2025
PRESENT:
Rev. Andrew Jefferson
Mr. Robert Temple
Mr. Lawrence Baker
Mr. Larry Taylor
Ms. Jennifer Lopez
Mrs. Ruth Jefferson
Ms. Gloria Finch
Mrs. Weronika Haack
Mr. Dale Dawkins
Ms. Barbara Andrews
Ms. Constance Smith
CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: The St. Peter’s Academy Governing Board meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with prayer by Mr. Temple.
READING OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of December 17, 2024, were read. After discussion, it was motioned by Mr. Temple and seconded by Mr. Taylor that the minutes be accepted. The motion was carried, and the minutes were approved.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Quarterly Financial 2025 – Mrs. Haack reviewed the Quarterly Financial Report ending March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, on the Balance Sheet, Total Fund Balance was $184,610. After discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for approval of the Quarterly Financial Report ending March 31, 2025; Mr. Baker seconded the motion. The motion was carried out; the Quarterly Financial Report was approved.
Budget Amendments 2024 – 25: Mrs. Haack presented the 2024 – 25 Budget Amendments required for approval. The Total Amended Budget is $1,135,000.00. She reviewed each line item that needed to be amended and explained each in detail. After review and discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for approval of the 2024 - 25 Budget Amendments; Mr. Baker seconded the motion. The Budget Amendments were approved.
Proposed Operating Budget 2025 - 26: Mrs. Haack presented the 2025 - 2026 Proposed Operating Budget for approval. She stated that the Projected General Funds are $1,197,000.00 and the Total Budget including capital projects fund and special revenue funds is $1,517,000.00. She stated that the Projected Budget as proposed is very close to the Final 2024 – 25 Budget and is planned to ensure that expected revenues cover expenses. After review and discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for Approval of the 2025 – 26 Proposed Operating Budget; Mr. Baker seconded the motion, the 2025 - 26 Proposed Operating Budget was approved.
DISCUSSION:
Board Meeting Dates 2025 – 2026: Ms. Finch presented the Board Meeting Dates for the 2025 – 2026 school year. After review and discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for the approval of the Board Meeting Dates 2025 - 2026; Mr. Baker seconded the motion, the 2025 – 2026 School Board Meeting Dates were approved.
School Calendar 2025 - 26: Ms. Finch presented the 2025 - 26 School Calendar. After review, the 2025 – 26 School Calendar was approved. After review and discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for Approval of the 2025 – 26 School Calendar; Mr. Baker seconded the motion, the 2025 - 2026 School Calendar was approved.
NSLP Invitation to Bid 2025 – 26: Ms. Finch informed the Board of Directors that the National School Lunch Program Bidding Process is required every 3 years. She added that St. Peter’s Academy sent the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purpose of obtaining responses from vendors to provide meal services for St. Peter’s Academy as part of the National School Lunch Program requirements. She said the Food Service Program is to promote student wellness and ensure compliance with the school meal standards. She said the objective is to improve the health of all students by providing palatable and nutritious foods while enhancing their nutritional education. She said the Bids will be opened and a vendor will be selected on June 16, 2025. After review and discussion, Mr. Temple motioned for Approval of the 2025 – 26 NSLP Invitation to Bid; Mr. Taylor seconded the motion, the 2025 - 2026 NSLP Invitation To Bid was approved.
Safety: Mr. Dawkins informed the Board on the status of repairs needed. After discussion, the Board agreed to move forward with all repairs needed.
TITLE 1: Ms. Andrews informed the Board of FAST PM3 (Grades 3, 4, and 5) testing, Title One activities and Parent Involvement. She said that the Mother’s Day Event was a success.
VPK Report: Ms. Constance Smith informed the Board of the PM3 Star Early Literacy Assessment. She stated that the assessment is aligned with the Florida Early Learning and Development standards for 4-year-olds. She said that St. Peter’s VPK students scored a 5.64 class score exceeding the minimum score for the VPK Program.
INFORMATION:
Graduation: May 29, 2025, 6 p.m.
End of Year Fun Day and Last Day, Friday, May 30, 2025.
Start of Summer |School: June 9, 2025, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Final financial statements and independent auditor’s reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Original report dated September 20, 2025.
2024–2025 · 2025-09-20Current approved documents will appear here when available.
Family partnership & school improvement
Read the school’s Title I family engagement documents, activity calendar, school-parent compact, and published school improvement plans. Contact the Main Office if you need help accessing a document or a copy in another format.
The school’s supplied 14-page Title I, Part A Parent & Family Engagement Plan for 2026–2027.
2026–2027The school’s supplied three-page packet: Title I activity calendar plus the school-parent compact in English and Spanish.
2026–2027Saint Peter’s Academy’s 2026–2027 Schoolwide Improvement Plan, provided by the school.
2026–2027Current approved documents will appear here when available.
School policies & family information
Find the family handbook and information about student records and website privacy. Approved board policies and the full board policy manual will be added here when available.
School-day expectations, attendance, dismissal, and everyday procedures.
Read the handbook →How the school handles student records and how families can request assistance.
Read student records information →Information about using school website forms and protecting private information.
Read the privacy notice →Report concerns about employee misconduct affecting a student’s health, safety, or welfare to the Dean of Students or the Principal. Contact the Main Office at (772) 562-1963 and ask to speak with either administrator.
For student discipline, Saint Peter’s Academy follows the School District of Indian River County’s Code of Student Conduct.
Current approved documents will appear here when available.