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Board hears updates on upcoming charters P3 Urban Montessori and ThrivePoint virtual academy
Summary
Board staff heard updates on P3 Urban Montessori's planned Fall 2026 opening and ThrivePoint Academy of Oklahoma's transition to a governing board and staffing; ThrivePoint named Mindy Direen as founding director and engaged Anglin PR for recruitment support.
At the May 11 meeting the board received updates on two schools planning to open in Fall 2026. Dr. Cecelia Robinson-Woods reported that P3 Urban Montessori expects to open August 3, 2026, described a new location and recent open house, and gave projected opening enrollment and marketing activities. Staff in attendance reported favorably on the open house.
Dr. William Evans provided a status report on ThrivePoint Academy of Oklahoma, a virtual charter school. He announced that Mindy Direen had been hired as the founding director, described progress toward establishing a governing board and key staff hires, and introduced Danielle Williams of Anglin PR, who outlined planned family-recruitment marketing.
Board members asked questions about readiness and staffing; presenters said they are continuing pre-operational work and expect to meet opening timelines.
