Chattahoochee Hills Charter School

Governing Board

Special Meeting - Sunday March 17th, 2019 @3:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Chester Asher present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Shadeed Abdul-Salaam present chair On Time At Adjournment
Blanche Bello not present member
Sharlonne Smith not present member
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 present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance/Moment of Silence.



The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:40 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Peter Vantine Seconded by: Giff Beaton

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Governance Committee

  • GCSA or Advanced Ed assessment (April 9-10)*


Discussion about the findings and comparison between both entities.

GCSA focuses more on governance and compliance whereas Advance Ed has a less focused approach and focuses more on the big picture,, Stem and accreditations.


Suggestion to resolve some of our existing problems before inviting either organization to perform an assessment. We will then select and stick to one organization for cohesiveness.


Peter mentioned that GCSA can handle personel assessments

Suggestions:

Have each board member focus and consult with GCSA

on a particular area of interest.

Start the assessment with GCSA and then have Advance Ed come in as we uncover issues to tackle.


Asher to look at the calendar and figure out the most opportune time to conduct the assessment without causing considerable disruptions to instruction.


  • Review and Approve the response to GaDOE for Charter Renewal (due by March 19)


  • Discussion and review of the Summary of the academic plan for the year 2018- 2019 to be submitted to the State.
  • Discussion of the requirements in Appendix A to make sure that the board is aware and understands the consequences of not meeting expectations.
  • Letter of Assurances completed, signed and ready for submission
  • Budget Template to be submitted by Chaz
  • Request sent to Fulton county for a copy of the Renewal Application


  • Accept Blanche Bello's resignation from Board**




To choose GCSA to do a consulting assessment, per their proposal of March 10, and subject to approval of their proposal by the Board via return email. Further, that the Governance Committee manage the consulting process.

By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Giff Beaton

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Accept the plan and send response to County contingent upon Finance committee acceptance of the Budget template from Chaz.

By: Giff Beaton Seconded by: Peter Vantine

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Accept Blanche Bello's resignation without filling her seat to keep an odd number of board members for voting purposes.

By: April Ledom Seconded by: Giff Beaton

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Move governing board meetings to the 2nd Thursday of the Month and the committee meetings to the 4th Thursday of the month

By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: April Ledom

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Nominate Kanethia Henderson as the Chair of the Academic Committee.

By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

  • Review Proposed Executive Director Contract


To enter Executive Session at 5:30pm

By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To exit Executive Session @6:15pm

By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge

There was no notable discussion on the motion.