Unity Charter School empowers the entire commUNITY to participate actively in the governance of our school.  The Assembly is one important vehicle for this participation.  The Assembly is convened three times each year to allow parents, teachers, Board members, and even students, opportunities to discuss, debate, and decide issues of governance.  All the stakeholders listed, including students in grades 5-8, are eligible to vote in the Assembly. 

The Assembly is required to take certain actions during the year.  At the first Assembly, in October, the Assembly elects a Finance Committee to oversee the development of the school’s budget for the next year.  In March, the Assembly votes on the budget that has been developed by the Finance Committee and the school administration.  At the final Assembly, in June, new Board members and a Grievance Committee for the coming year are elected. 

Each Assembly is also an opportunity for the commUNITY to celebrate our accomplishments.  Additional Assembly topics include student presentations and performances, family input into important developments in curriculum and programs, and the Director’s annual State of the School presentation.  At each Assembly, our commUNITY comes together to assess our progress toward our Mission, and plan improvements for the future.