Principal
International Studies Charter High School, Inc.
for
Miami-Dade:
International Studies Charter Middle School | International Studies Charter High School |
International Studies Virtual Academy (6-12)
Broward:
International Studies Academy Middle School (6-12) | International Studies Academy High School (9-12)
Board of Directors
Eleonora Cuesta, President & Board Chair
Roger Pardo, Secretary
Corinne Pollini
Jose Ramon Purroy
Meeting Dates For 2025-2026
All meetings are scheduled to begin at 10am EST, unless otherwise noted.
October 1st
December 18th
February 25th
May 20th (Annual Meeting)
*Denotes Special Meeting
** In an effort to allow greater public participation and to best accommodate stakeholders, these meetings shall be held via communications media technology (virtually) and at the schools (2480 SW 8th Street, Miami, 33135 & 2650 Van Buren Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020). Members of the public are invited to attend physically at the school or virtually. For information on how to attend virtually, please contactkelly@academica.org at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Board Meeting Agendas:
Please be advised that any virtual participants or programs transcribing the meeting will be removed from the Zoom session. Official Board minutes are posted on the school websites immediately following Board approval.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Persons wishing to file a complaint or address a concern should refer to the Board Policy - “Procedures for Addressing Concerns”
https://www.ischs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=524494&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1005092
Options to Address the Board / Provide Public Comment:
Effective immediately, we kindly request that all parent disputes and concerns be handled by following the Board’s Procedures for Addressing Concerns. These procedures are designed to facilitate fair and transparent resolution processes for all parties involved.
- Members of the public may provide a written statement for the record of up to 250 words, 24 hours ahead of the meeting start time via-email to the recording secretary at kmallon@academica.org to be included in the record under Public Comment.
- Members of the public may address the Board during Public Comment. Speakers will have a maximum amount of time (3 minutes) to speak at the discretion of the Board Chair. The Board will not address the presenter or take action at this time. “Board Speaker Forms” shall be submitted via email up to 24 hours prior to the meeting to kelly@academica.org or in person the day of the meeting, prior to the meeting being called to order (if in physical attendance). Please note that members of the public who wish to attend virtually and address the board, must submit their Board Speaker form at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting to ensure receipt.
Board Speaker Form Available Here: https://www.ischs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=524494&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1005091
Please note that board members are not able to respond to any direct means of communication outside of public board meetings. This includes emails, phone calls, or personal interactions. We ask for your cooperation in respecting this protocol.
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International Studies Charter High School, a non-profit organization,
will comply with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, relating to public records, and s. 286.011, relating to public meetings and records, public inspection, and penalties, the Florida Statutes relating to public records and public meetings.
