History
Venture Academy was founded in 2011 by Jon Bacal and Verne Johnson, and joined in 2012 by Kerry Muse, to serve students in grades 6-12. The founders shared the belief that in the heart, mind, and soul of every young person is a genius waiting to be discovered, a passion and purpose waiting to be found. They aimed to implement a personalized learning model that closes the vast college- and career-readiness gap that confronts economically disadvantaged youth in the Twin Cities.
Venture Academy is authorized by Innovative Quality Schools.
Venture Board Information
Venture Academy holds open Board Meetings at previously determined times posted below. Typically, we stay true to our regular meeting time and date of the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held at Venture Academy, 315 27th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. These meetings can (and should!) be attended and observed by the public, in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, 10/23/2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from 10/17/204 due to Parent Teacher Conferences)
Venture Academy Middle School, 3800 Pleasant Ave., Minneapolis, MN
External locations:
Roxann Anoka, Attending online due to family care at: 1926 4th St E, St. Paul, MN 55119
To join the video meeting, click this link:
https://meet.google.com/snq-mpxx-mvc
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 318-228-1875 and enter this PIN: 591 824 957#
Link to Agenda and Meeting Materials
(The agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting time.)
Board Committees
Executive Committee
Board Chair: Andrew Lawton
Human Resources Committee Andrew Lawton
Finance Committee
Jesus Castillo
Governance Committee
Jeff Robbins (Chair)