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Applicants present East Hills Academy plan to District 11 board; enrollment, transportation and special-education supports questioned
Summary
Founders of East Hills Academy told District 11 board members they plan a classical K–3 (or K-only) start in the district’s southern half and have modeled contingency budgets for lower enrollment, but reviewers asked for clearer special‑education, McKinney‑Vento and audit plans.
East Hills Academy founders presented their charter application and a brief update to the District 11 Board during a work session after District staff and the District Accountability Committee (DAC) had completed written reviews.
Founder Ganesh Ng described East Hills as a classical-tradition charter with emphasis on literature, music and character: "We really focus on ... classical art, music, literature, poetry," Ng said. He said the applicants plan to serve the southern half of District 11 and that they have looked at multiple buildings but have not secured a facility.
Ng said the petition drive produced about 600 signatures of support, of which roughly 300 represented children and about 100 were families with children…
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