As a public charter school, ACA works with a relatively small budget. Faculty typically have dual roles and they rely on a strong community of volunteers. According to Mia Russo, Coordinator of Fundraising and Development, “Our Parent Teacher Organization has been incredibly instrumental in providing much-needed resources, activities, and morale-boosting celebrations for our students, parents, and staff. Through their generous donation of time, our parents send a positive message to all students about the importance of education.”