Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approval of the Minutes

The meeting minutes of the previous board meeting should be reviewed and approved by a quorum of the board.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

PTO

• The PTO has completed Hoodie sales. 
• They are currently planning Holiday activites for all grades. 

Foundation Update: 

• Currently completing an internal audit of expenses. 
• Also working to plan fundraising events such as Casino night and Gala. 
• Also reviewing the rents to determine the rent. 
• The next foundation meeting is tonight, 11/13 7:00 pm.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

School Leader Report

November School 2023 Leader Update .pptx

Principal Muhammad highlighted:

• The Tri focus goals and the progress towards them.
• Chat scholars are participating in Field Investigation on Fridays and exploring a range of topics like climate change, recycling, and pollution.
• The Charter Growth Initiative Cohort is working to develop a strategic growth plan that will define the chat way and possible road map for expansion.
• Chatt Hills launched its first Future Farmers of America Chapter.
• Celebrated 1-year anniversary of 4H charter with Fort Valley State University.

Committee Reports

Committee Update Reports:

Governance: 

• The committee had 1:1 meetings with three board prospective candidates. 
• The goal is to discuss the candidates further in December with a possible start date in January. 
• Reviewed the annual board report
• Reminder to give on or before Giving Tuesday.

People and Culture 

• The updated Grievance Policy is now updated and online for public reviewing and implementation.

Fund Development 

• Focusing on the 10-year celebration. 
• The committee, PTO and the foundation are planning to celebrations at the end of the year. 
• Budget to review the budget document

Academic Excellence Committee 

SS/Sci_AEC Academic Report _November 2023-2024SY .pptx

• The committee focused on Science and Social studies this month. 
•  The committee highlighted normed practices across the science and social studies departments that will lead to obtaining the science and social studies goals this year.
• The Goal: By the end of the 2024-25 school year, 85% of scholars will master science and social studies standards at 85%. 5th and 8th grade scholars will grow by one proficiency band on the 23-24 state assessment.

Finance Committee 

• Reviewed the revised SY24 budget 

Meeting Adjournment

If not further business, the Chair ask for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:57 pm