Public Statement from Board of Directors​

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

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This marks a significant period in the history of American Indian Model Schools (AIMS). 

Our tireless efforts and model of education have placed AIMS at the top, recently ranked number one for academic achievement among high schools across the United States http://apps.washingtonpost.com/highschoolchallenge/.

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Our students are performing as expected matched with a 98% daily attendance record.  The hard work by teachers, staff, parents and supporters is to be commended.

This time in our history is also bittersweet. With this momentous distinction, despite acknowledgement of our collective achievements, AIMS is facing a critical juncture, fighting to keep the institution open, having come under decision by OUSD officials to revoke AIMS’ charter.  AIMS officials, parents and supporters will appeal the decision before the Alameda County Board of Education.

Our focus is clear: positive, proactive, results-driven action to save American Indian Model Schools.

We ask the community of families, educators, civic leaders and supporters who have witnessed AIMS progress and exceptional measures to stand with us in this appeal.  Please send words of support to www.saveaimsschools.com, no later than April 30, 2013.
The commitment a​nd passion of dedicated families, staff, constituents and community leaders are being harnessed to save American Indian Model Schools. The timeline is short. AIMS leadership anticipates a decision will be rendered before the end of the school year, June 30, 2013.

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See links below--
http://www.aimschools.org/#!aim-schools/cprs
http://media.wix.com/ugd//8d5ee6_22c10686451779bdea9d8a5ac247b4ab.pdf )

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Several areas have been addressed with swift and deliberate action to satisfy the requirements set forth by order of education officials:
 

1. Revise and maintain measures to monitor and prevent financial and managerial improprieties
2. Documented measures of operational guidelines and procedures, current and future
3. Acceptable and appropriate methods to define and reflect clear lines of demarcation between financial sources and expenditures for operational use, current and future
4. Investigating options for reputable third-party to oversee, manage and monitor fiscal and operational procedures
5. Clear lines of demarcation between AIMS founder and administrative guidelines and procedures​