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YOUNG SCHOLARS of GREATER ALLEGHENY
CHARTER SCHOOL

Public Charter School • Grades K-8
CHARTER SCHOOL | GRADES K-8

YOUNG SCHOLARS
OF GREATER ALLEGHENY

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The teachers at YSGA actually care if you understand things or not. If you don’t understand something, they are not just going to leave you there. They take the time to go over the information several times until you get it. I love this about my YSGA teachers.

Hikari S.
8th Grade Student
The governance structure of Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School is designed to ensure effective oversight and leadership that align with the school's mission and goals. The governance framework is primarily centered around the School Board of Directors, which is responsible for setting the strategic direction, establishing policies, and overseeing financial and operational management. The Board hires and evaluates the CEO, ensuring that the school's leadership adheres to the vision and objectives set forth by the Board.

The board also ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations. Regular meetings are held to review progress, make necessary decisions, and engage with stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and the broader community. The governance model emphasizes collaboration, ethical conduct, and a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence and student development. Through its governance practices, the Board seeks to create a stable and thriving educational institution that meets the needs of its students and the expectations of its community.

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Board of Directors’ email addresses are available below.  Correspondence for School Board members may also be directed to board@ysga.org.  Please provide your name and contact information in your correspondence.

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School Board of Directors has scheduled the following Regular Voting Board Meeting. The meeting may be in-person at 10 Center Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, or online. An online option will always be available by clicking here. This meeting has been publicized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, and notice has been posted in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and on the school’s website.

Directors of the Board

Name
Title
E-mail
Dr. Adam Kenz
Member / President
Shavkat Achilov
Member / Treasurer
Aubrey Wilson Tucker
Member / Secretary
Rayuana Gray
Member
Dr. Christie Lewis
Member
Christina Silva
Member
c.silva@ysga.org
Mehmet Gurakar
Member
m.gurakar@ysga.org

Board Meeting Schedule

Date
Location
Link
Minutes
Agenda
6/5/2025
10 Center St.
5/1/2025
10 Center St.
4/10/2025
10 Center St.
3/6/2025
10 Center St.
2/6/2025
10 Center St.
12/5/2024
10 Center St.
11/7/2024
10 Center St.
10/3/2024
10 Center St.
9/5/2024
10 Center St.
8/8/2024
10 Center St.