Charter Impact

Earlier this month, Steve McClain represented Charter Impact at the charter authorization and oversight forum co-hosted by SSDA, CSDC, CCAP, and CCSA in Bakersfield. The forum brought together superintendents, authorizers, and experts like CSDC’s Eric Premack to discuss legislative changes, data trends shaping authorizing today, and how flex-based schools can build strong, accountable partnerships with their authorizers. Events like this play an important role in strengthening the charter landscape. They give leaders space to learn from one another and stay aligned on quality, transparency, and student outcomes. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who participated. We appreciate the continued work happening across California to support schools, authorizers, and the students they serve.

We are excited to welcome David Murphy as Charter Impact’s new Chief Revenue Officer. Dave is an innovative people leader with a passion to create client value through inspiring and enabling high performing teams. His focus will be supporting our continued expansion across new states and strengthening the services we provide to charter schools and non-profits nationwide. At Charter Impact, our work is centered on giving schools the financial clarity, data insights, and operational support they need to create meaningful change in their communities. Dave will play an important role in helping us scale that impact. Join us in welcoming Dave Murphy to our team!

We love seeing our partner schools recognized for the incredible work they do. Huge congratulations to Maria Trinidad Humildad of Latino College Preparatory Academy for being named California Charter Schools Association's 2026 Hart Vision Regional Teacher of the Year for the Bay Area. Her “Imaginary Latin American Tour” and culturally rich classroom experiences are shaping confident, connected learners. She will be honored at this year’s CCSA Conference and Teacher Summit in Long Beach. We also want to celebrate Wonderful College Prep Academy, named CCSA’s 2026 Hart Vision Equity and Innovation School of the Year. Under Superintendent Jorge Aguilar, the school continues to raise the bar for TK–12 education. With a community-centered approach and results like half of the 2025 graduating class earning an associate degree, WCPA is opening doors every day for students in Delano, Lost Hills, and beyond. Two powerful stories. One shared mission to build brighter futures. Congratulations to both teams.

With so many schools taking next week off for break, we wanted to wish you an early Happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate the work you put in day in and day out to educate this rising generation. You are the mentors and guides who change the world of those who will change the world. Enjoy your break and the time to rest and recharge.

Last week was a special night in Sacramento. Our Senior Director of Client Finance, Marie Arce, had the chance to join the RIVER CHARTER SCHOOLS team at the Kings game where students from River's @Delta Elementary Charter School took to the court to sing the national anthem, and they absolutely crushed it! Moments like this are a great reminder of why we do this work. When our teams and our partner schools come together, we get to support opportunities that lift students up and celebrate what makes each school community unique. Jillayne Antoon

Yes Dana Vignale, M.Ed! This is what impact looks like — shared purpose, shared work, stronger schools.

Great night in Coeur d’Alene with an awesome group of Idaho school leaders. Greg Burroughs, Jonathan Gillen, MBA, CPA, and Adam Kaeli spent the evening catching up, swapping stories, and talking about the great work happening across the state. Idaho’s education community has a really special energy right now. Schools are growing, people are collaborating, and there’s a shared commitment to doing what’s best for kids. Nights like this are a good reminder of why we love being part of this work. Thank you Idaho School Boards Association for a great Annual Convention! If you're here and we haven't connected yet, come by our booth!

Gainesville bound! 🐊 Spreading the word about how Charter Impact can be your strategic partner making sure your back office runs smoothly so you can focus on what matters most— KIDS! #charterimpact

Charter Impact is proud to support the Iowa Coalition for Public Charter Schools (ICPCS) and the leaders driving progress in Iowa’s public education landscape. As a Gold Sponsor of the Fall Friendraiser, we’re celebrating the work happening on the ground in Des Moines and reaffirming our commitment to helping Iowa’s charter schools grow stronger, more stable, and more student-focused.

While part of our team is in Arizona this week, we’re also up north in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for the ISBA Annual Convention! Our Idaho Regional Director, Jonathan Gillen, will be presenting three sessions throughout the conference, including one on “Changes in Public Education Funding.” If you’d like a copy of Jonathan’s presentation materials or want to dive deeper into how these funding shifts could impact your school, comment below and we’ll make sure you get them.