Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order at 6:12 p.m. by Samuel Wakefield, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

Approval of the 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 aprove 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.

Ashley Jackson, PTO President

• PTO supported Ms. Graves with homecoming by hosting two dances
• The sensory garden refresh is still underway along with hoodie sale fundraiser
• Upcoming holiday events: Fall Fest (Nov. 8 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)-proceeds from fall fest will support the athletics program; Movie on the Farm
• Next meeting Nov 12

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

•  Field Investigation Integration (FII) day is how scholars are integrating tri-focus into hands on experiences
• Attended the Black Minds Matter Summit (Nashville, TN)
• Increased social media presence and reactions to recently posted videos
• Upcoming partnerships-Allie’s Kidney Bean, Toastmasters, EcoSlay (opportunities available locally that will allow scholars to see the production process of hair products from formulation-production), Big Green
• Hope to finalize sensory garden, farm, enough soil for greenhouse, compost bin, staff development, bee hives
• Ponics installation (will net school 2500/mo)
• October 30 visit with the governor's office
• Rick Mathis is proposing to complete 10 year documentary 
• Nov 15 (proposed)- External Professional Development Day (Spend a day at CHCS) targeting teachers, district level employees
• HOS Muhammad nominated for D5 community award
• Red Ribbon Week 10/25-10/31
• Career Day-Nov 20
• Raptor background check system-ability to scan your id onsite for clearance

Committee Reports

Academic Excellence Committee-Supplemental curriculum training provided during preplanning for all teachers; professional learning session completed during September teacher work day; 100% of scholars completed i-Ready diagnostics; i-Ready Reading: 29% of scholars demonstrating proficiency on current grade-level with no instruction, 41% demonstrating proficiency one-grade-level below (where most should be), 30% demonstrating two or more grade-levels below - current targeted population for additional support; i-Ready Math: 11% of scholars demonstrating proficiency on current grade-level with no instruction, 59% demonstrating proficiency one-grade-level below (where most should be), 31% demonstrating two or more grade-levels below - current targeted population for additional support; 45 minutes a week of personalized learning plan practice in Math and Reading on the platform is still expected; GMAS-Met 95% participation rate; GMAS ELA: 34% proficient & distinguished learners, 33% developing learners, 33% beginning learners; GMAS Math: 24% proficient & distinguished learners, 44% developing learners, 33% beginning learners

Finance Committee-discussed amended budget and audit; there were no findings in the audit; FCS has the audit and we met deadline for that; agreed upon procedures-needed clarification on two things, info has been sent; requesting auditors to come to November meeting; 49 cash days on hand; operating with a 35.8K surplus (Sept Financial Summary); Increased Exceptional Education Department needs: addition of one classroom requiring a modular unit, teacher, 2 paraprofessionals (already staffed), professional development, curriculum supplies, permitting fees, plumbing/electrical installation-total estimated financial implication from reserve account is $192, 613; drafted document detailing processes for initiating, collecting, and dispersing funds for fundraisers needs approval at November board meeting; a centralized list of priority projects needs to be created; 2.7K funds collected for the installation of asphalt in drop off/pick up lanes

Governance Committee-100% board completion of the required background check; expectation of 100% board participation for giving by next board meeting; access to board trainings is via Canva; board members need to complete the Letter of Assurance; board recruitment process underway

People and Culture-School safety procedures updated and initiation of new procedures-updated two pager handout to highlight recent changes; discussed incentives for teachers with 3+ years at CHCS; recent updates to grievance procedure and discipline policy; clarified student withdrawal process

Fund Development Committee-working on coming up with fundraising ideas throughout the year; thinking of a multi-tiered celebration for the 10th year anniversary-possibly Derby Day at CHCS Hills Downs (tentatively May 3)

New Business

Introduction of new business for consideration. any member can introduce new items of business by making a motion and obtaining a second.

There was a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

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 9:02 pm