Approve the agenda as amended
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
---|---|---|---|
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 | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Kanethia Henderson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Deborah Cureton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.
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.
Approve agenda but add old and new business section for the future
By: Kanethia Henderson Seconded by: Jessica Pressley-Willis
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.
Officers Elections and review of processes
Nominate Jessica as Chair as of July
By: Giff Beaton Seconded by: Peter Vantine
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To recommend to withhold nomination of Vice Chair and fill it with someone at the later date with someone already on the board and interested in being the chair in the future. In the interim the Executive committee will serve in the absence of the chair.
By: April Ledom Seconded by: Giff Beaton
Shadeed nominated Sharlonne Smith but she declined
April nominates Peter as the Treasurer
By: April Ledom Seconded by: Giff Beaton
Consider recruiting qualified board members with strong financial backgrounds
Kanethia nominates Kapinga as board secretary
By: Kanethia Henderson Seconded by: Jessica Pressley-Willis
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve the minutes as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Hiring of the Assistant Principal
Work to determine a viable curriculum and submit it to the board
Leadership is considering Lucy Caulkin, desire to have Finance committee decision by July 1st
Curriculum cost is included in the proposed budget for FY19 -20
Vacancy for Middle school Math teacher and SPED as well as spanish (2 candidates)
FY19 enrollment update: 566 total
7 seats in kindergarden, 5 in
Still working off of original lottery wait list, only 5th grade is on the new wait list
GMAS score updates for 4,6 and 7th grade
Approve Dr. Allen as the new AP of CHCS
By: Kanethia Henderson Seconded by: Deborah Cureton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To evaluate the Leadership compensation in comparison to Fulton county and other charter schools
By: April Ledom Seconded by: Deborah Cureton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion regarding AP recruiting process
Proposal for PD for environmentalist instead of having a full time staff member
Review of GMAS score updates for 3rd , 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade
Expecting to see some improvements
Principal to attend GA farmer conference
Potential partnership with American Farm school in Greece
Principal to attend the GA Charter school boot camp next Monday
Suggestion to have AP attend as well considering her contractual obligations
The whole slate was approved
Enter into executive session at 8:47pm
By: Jessica Pressley-Willis Seconded by: Kanethia Henderson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to come out of executive session at 9:32
By: April Ledom Seconded by: Kapinga Mukenge
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:36 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Sharlonne Smith Seconded by: Jessica Pressley-Willis
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Review and approve May financial reports
Review and approve AY '19/'20 budget
Still in litigation regarding the tax issue
Only update regarding this issue was a new counsel
suggestion to contact CHCS lawyer for further information
Suggestion to add in our instructional line items regarding curriculum and resources
Explanation of line items increase/ decrease
Discussion about Title 1 funding
Discussion about F/T resource officer
Discussion regarding staff incentives
Discussion regarding some of the expenses listed on the reports
To have academic committee evaluate the framework of OT/speech contract to determine whether we go with a consultant or part time person before the board makes a decision
By: April Ledom Seconded by: Jessica Pressley-Willis
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve the draft budget and have LT provide clarity regarding the cell phone expense
By: Peter Vantine Seconded by: Giff Beaton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.