Compliance

School Status & Sponsor Communications

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St. Louis Voices Academy is committed to transparency in governance and operations.

Below is a chronological archive of official communications from our sponsor, the Missouri Charter Public School Commission, along with the school's documented actions in response.

Our focus remains on student safety, academic progress, and long-term institutional stability.

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November 2025

November 6, 2025 Letter of Concern

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View Official Letter

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Summary of Notice: The commission issued a Letter of Concern outlining operational and organizational issues that required corrective action. The notice requested documentation and updates from the school regarding staffing stability, governance oversight, and instructional program delivery.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The board of directors' chair and vice chair completed a site visit and full investigation (October 30 – November 3, 2025)
The board of directors reached out to the family as part of the investigation
The board of directors managed the updates and implementation of the school's safety protocols, policies, and procedures for elopement by the Executive Director
The board of directors submitted all investigative and incident reports with safety protocol implementation updates to the commission (November 3, 2025)
Staff were trained on new protocols, implemented safety procedures, and supervision requirements
The Executive Director completed the following with board approval:
- Provided documentation addressing concerns about school operations and staffing capacity
- Provided information regarding governance oversight and leadership structure
- Demonstrated the school's ability to maintain safe supervision of students
- Provided updates regarding instructional program delivery and operational stability

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Current Status: The board of directors closed the incident after full compliance and communication with the Executive Director of the commission. The commission stated they would still have to issue a letter of concern and complete their own investigation regardless of the efforts of the board. The board cooperated with the commission's efforts.

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Commitment to Students & Families: St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts is a public charter school focused on academic growth, creative learning, and community partnership for students across the St. Louis region. The school remains committed to transparency, student safety, and strong governance practices.

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View November 3, 2026 Press Release

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November 17, 2025 - Breach of Contract & Probation Letter

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Summary of Notice: The Commission issued a Breach of Contract notice placing the school on probation and outlining corrective actions required to address operational, staffing, and compliance concerns. The notice directed the school to complete a special education compliance review, submit a staffing and instructional support plan, and demonstrate improved operational oversight.

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Actions Taken by SLVA: On November 24, 2025, the following was provided to the commission staff:

School Operational Audit
Board Governance Audit providing data proof that the board has complied since the inception of the school with its written bylaws
Revised Bylaws
30 Day Board Governance Turnaround plan and implementation
Board Governance training with the Missouri Public Charter School Association consultants
Executive Director, board management and performance tracking system
Confirmed Sunshine Law Training for the board with school counsel
Safety Plan and Implementation
Staffing Audit, Roster, and Personnel Clearance
Instructional Plan
ReportWell Tickets
Approved Staff Restructure Plan and implementation
Updated Budget

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Current Status: The school requested review of all items on or around November 24, 2025, and was told by the commission staff at a board meeting that they lack the capacity to review all submissions that week.

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November 25, 2025 - School Status Letter & Security Assessment Report

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Summary of Notice: The Commission issued a notice regarding the school's operational status and security concerns, including directives related to school operations and student safety. The notice required additional review and oversight of school conditions prior to continued in-person operations.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The school implemented all required safety and security measures by midnight 11/23/2025 with review from three different St. Louis police departments, a St. Louis City Juvenile Justice Detective, a Fire Marshall, a software and security company, and a construction company
Complied with the distribution of all notices and communication requirements to families and staff about the in-person closure by the afternoon of 11/26/2025
The school cooperated with multiple full-day investigations led by the commission and consultants after 11/24/2025

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Current Status: The school maintains that the building, school, and staff were and are committed to school safety and security. We implemented all requirements before the site visit, audit, investigation, and in-person school closure occurred.

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December 2025

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December 2, 2025 - Meeting Conditions to Reopen School

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Summary of NoticeThe Commission issued a notice outlining minimum conditions that the school must meet before resuming in-person instruction. These conditions included completion of compliance reviews, verification of instructional supervision, and documentation demonstrating adequate staffing and operational stability.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The school cooperated with the SPED Audit on December 9, 2025. No audit or corrective actions were received by the school to implement
Staffing roster, background check proof, certification proof, and classroom assignments were provided to the commission via legal counsel cooperation
Several hundred tasks and items requested were submitted to the commission upon request
The school cooperated with continued site visits and investigations while requesting that the commission staff and consultants provide appropriate scope, required notice, and not violate their own governing documents during visits

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Current Status: The school remains committed to the services and education provided to all students during their time with us. We ensure that staff hired and retained know that their personnel files are kept confidential and only shared with authorized personnel. The school remains compliant with its contract with the commission, which states that we operate the school in full independence in the best interest of our families under the supervision of the sponsor. The school spent hundreds of hours meeting the daily compliance requests of the commission regarding this notice.

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View December 5, 2025 Letter of Board Decision to Remain Open

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December 9, 2025 - Letter on Assessment to Reopen (Corrected)

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Summary of Notice: The Commission issued a follow-up communication clarifying its assessment of the school's progress toward meeting reopening conditions. The notice addressed compliance items and identified areas requiring additional documentation or verification before full approval of operations.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The school met with the finance vendor EdOps on multiple occasions to produce the edited documents required by the commission
After the finance vendor EdOps contacted the commission staff, the date for the budget was changed to the end of the month instead of the originally provided date. Therefore, a new notice was issued to reflect this change only
Several hundred tasks and items requested were submitted to the commission upon request
The school cooperated with continued site visits and investigations while requesting that the commission staff and consultants provide appropriate scope, required notice, and not violate their own governing documents during visits

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Current Status:The school continued to facilitate the submission of required compliance items, tickets, documents, etc. daily at an increased daily rate.

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December 12, 2025 - Approval to Reopen

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Summary of Notice: The Commission confirmed that the school had met the required conditions to resume in-person instruction. The notice acknowledged corrective actions taken by the school and allowed operations to proceed under continued monitoring.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

There were no additional actions to take based on this notice
The school reopened to in-person instruction and celebrated with the welcoming of 100 of our students and all staff returning the week of December 15, 2025
School operations restarted with huddles conducted by the Executive Director to provide transparent updates on the status of the school
The school facilitated more site visits and investigations by the commission while requesting that the commission staff and consultants provide appropriate scope, required notice, and not violate their own governing documents during visits

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Current Status: The school restarted its operations and proceeded with both necessary and mandatory turnaround procedures required to address schoolwide system needs.

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View December 26, 2025 Press Release

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January 2026

January 16, 2026 - Site Visit Letter

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Summary of Notice: The Commission issued a follow-up communication requesting documentation and updates related to financial management and operational stability. The notice continued the probation monitoring process and requested verification of corrective actions.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The school requested that the commission or its consultant, hired to conduct the instructional plan review, provide an updated and accurate scope of work, given that she communicated that she was told to facilitate an investigation, not an instructional plan review
The school requested the updated notice and scope of work via Zoom meeting with the consultant, via telephone, and via email to all parties involved, including the commission staff
The school submitted the following board-approved Sunshine Law requests:
- The Missouri Public Charter School Commission Staff
- The Missouri Public Charter School Commission Board
- The Missouri Public Charter School Association
- The Opportunity Trust
The school continued to complete compliance tickets, documentation, and requirements, even with some dating back to 2024–2025, at no fault of the school staff

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Current Status: The school continued operations that ensured both staff and students were safe, secure, and performing. The school reviewed all Sunshine Law requests as they were received. Admin notified families and staff of progress made with the commission's requests.

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View November 3, 2026 Press Release

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February 2026

February 19, 2026 - Status Letter

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Summary of Notice: The Commission issued a status update summarizing its assessment of the school's progress under probation and ongoing monitoring requirements. The notice reiterated expectations for continued compliance and referenced potential future actions depending on the school's progress.

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Actions Taken by SLVA

The school submitted all financials as required
The school received confirmation that the instructional plan review and continuation of the SPED Audit are separate from the annual site visit and require separate notice. However, the commission officially decided that these reviews will be done during the regular annual site visit in April instead of separately
The school provided the commission with reminders of the request the commission staff made to ShowMeKC Kids to take the school off the enrollment app in November 2025. Therefore, the request for compliance with a Spring 2026 lottery cannot occur
Admin signed and submitted the building and grade level expansion DESE submission the same day it was provided via email to authorize 4th grade in 2026–2027
The school filed a motion for a preliminary injunction:
- February 2 — Preliminary Injunction court hearing
- February 19 — Virtual Deposition of Robynn Wahby
- March 4 — Preliminary Injunction court hearing continuance

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Current Status: During this time, the school is maintaining instructional quality standards under the conditions forced upon it in recent months. In spite of the circumstances, the school's staff and administration continue to navigate tumultuous times while celebrating resilience daily with our families.

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Commitment to Students & Families: St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts is a public charter school focused on academic growth, creative learning, and community partnership for students across the St. Louis region. We remain committed to transparency, student safety, and strong governance practices.

View November 3, 2026 Press Release

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Current Operational Status

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Safety & Operations

In-Person Instruction: Active
Safety Plan: Approved
Building Access & Monitoring: Operational

Governance

Board Composition: Fully Seated
Board Training: Completed
Compliance Reporting: Submitted

Financial

Monthly Financials: Submitted
Audit Status: Current
Vendor Obligations: Active

Academics

Instructional Support Plan: Implemented
Instructional Plan Review: Validation Pending (Site Visit Scheduled April 13–14)
Student Enrollment: Open

Special Education

SPED Audit: Pending (Site Visit Scheduled April 13–14)
Corrective Items: Submitted
Final Validation: Pending Auditor Review

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Ongoing Legal Proceedings

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St. Louis Voices Academy v. Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Court: Circuit Court of Missouri
Status: Motion for Preliminary Injunction Pending

The school has petitioned the court for clarification regarding probation authority, scope of enforcement, and procedural alignment of compliance deadlines. The matter remains pending.

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Public Filings:

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