Approve the agenda as amended
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
---|---|---|---|
Chester Asher | not present ex-officio | ||
Shadeed Abdul-Salaam | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
Sharlonne Smith | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Giff Beaton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Kapinga Mukenge | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
Jessica Pressley-Willis | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
Peter Vantine | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
April Ledom | not present member |
The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance. @ 7:06 pm
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.
Approve the agenda as amended
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
to approve the agenda and add old business and new business under the finance committee
By: Peter Vantine Seconded by: Sharlonne Smith
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The school leader reports on the status of the school.
April Financial reports
Next Draft budget May 23rd
Public Hearing
Changes
Discussions about getting our 8th graders some college credits in the following areas: Spanish, Phys ed, graphic design
To get rid of trimesters and move to semesters
By: Shadeed Abdul-Salaam Seconded by: Sharlonne Smith
As we move to Infinite campus and follow the Fulton County recommendation
Move from competencies to Standard
By: Shadeed Abdul-Salaam Seconded by: Giff Beaton
As the standards come from DOE and standards are transferable
All employees must have a clearance and taken both tests by July 24th and be certified by February 1st 2020
By: Shadeed Abdul-Salaam Seconded by: Giff Beaton
Jessica opposed
Process to amend the bylaws using 3/4 vote
Governing Board election
4 seats to fill based on parents vote
Deborah Cureton
Kanethia Henderson
April Ledom
Shadeed Abdul-Salaam
Officers votes
Amend the terms to stagger them and avoid having an entire board leave at the same time
Suggestion to have cat A: 3 years terms and Cat B: 2 yrs with possible 2nd terms
Slow transition over the next 2-3 years
Discussion about the different category
The governance committee will work and make that determination
New suggestions established for engagement by board members
Suggestion to add a clause in reference to renewal year
To move the June meeting to the June 3rd, contingent upon April being able to attend, otherwise we find another date.
By: Giff Beaton Seconded by: Peter Vantine
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Change the organizational chart of the school
Upcoming Conversation about the direction of the school with board members, the staff and parents community
Accept the organizational chart as discussed
By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Sharlonne Smith
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
@8:29pm
By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Personnel Item
Go into Executive Session
By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Peter Vantine
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To get out of Executive Session @9:25pm
By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Giff Beaton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Giff Beaton Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
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.
A staff member expressed her gratitude for feeling listened to and all the changes implemented.
A Parent expressed his gratitude for the Principal and the direction of the school.
A staff member/parent expressed her excitement to see the changes that are taking place at CHCS.
PTO President comments:
Upcoming PTO on May 14th and officers election
May Day was not as successful as previous years
Teacher appreciation week is coming up
3rd graders were entertained and their field trip has been rescheduled
The Hills and Hamlet bookshop raised $1000 to get some books for all the class libraries at CHCS.