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The Anchor School

Board of Directors Meeting

Published on November 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM EST
Amended on November 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Location

Virtual 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Shanice Stewart 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Shanice Stewart
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Shanice Stewart 1 m
II. Public Comment
III. Executive Director Report 7:02 PM
  A. ED Report - Presentation FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 20 m
   

Monthly presentation of updates to the board of directors.

 

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IV. Academic Committee 7:22 PM
  A. Academic Data Review FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

 

  • Preliminary data around closing gaps.
  • 3 Strategies to support Math improvement: Math every day, Math teachers in charge of supplemental period, tutoring partnership ongoing with Math N More

 

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  B. Annual Assessment Calendar Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Starting to process ANet results
  • Preliminary data on PSAT
  • 75% of families participated in MicroVillages (goal of 95%)
  • Upcoming assessments this semester: End of Semester Showcases 
  • Upcoming assessments in January: Another round of MAP & ANet testing plus WIDA assessment for a small group of English Language Learners

 

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  C. Enrollment Updates Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Enrollment numbers update & updated budget to come in December
  • Dr. PT had a meeting with the SCSC about the enrollment partner idea
  • Recommended Next Steps: update enrollment policy & our charter when we go for renewal, enter a MOU with feeder school detailing process
  • Action Item for Dr. PT and Academic Committee: Invite possible partner to January committee meeting and ask questions to see if it's a good fit
  
  D. SCSC Renewal FYI Kim Sargeant 3 m
   
  • No big updates, but Action Item for board: reminder to start reviewing our current charter ahead of renewal
  
  E. LKES Status Update FYI Kim Sargeant 3 m
   
  • No big updates, follow up conversation scheduled for January
  • Action Item: Resolved issues with LKES portal
  
  F. TAS Strategic Plan Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • 6 firms advanced to the interview round
  • Interviews started this week & will finish next week
  
  G. TAS Teacher Pathway FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • TAS Team was notified of path way at October 30th meeting
  • Teachers need to be nominated & can express interest in the program between November 1st and December 31st (may start window earlier in future years)
  
  H. Item for Vote: Unified Literacy Plan Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to approve a districtwide unified literacy plan.

  
V. Community Engagement and PTO Updates (Ad-hoc) 7:58 PM
  A. PTO Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Summary presentation of PTO updates.

  
  B. Distinguished Educator Gala Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the status of the spring Distinguished Educator Gala.

  
VI. Finance Committee 8:08 PM
  A. Financial Audit Update FYI Thea Winston 3 m
   

Brief update on the status of the FY26 audit process.

  
  B. Line of Credit & Bank Account Update Discuss Thea Winston 5 m
   

Brief update on status of line of credit

  
  C. October Financials Presentation FYI Thea Winston 10 m
  D. Facility Renovation Updates Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 10 m
   

The purpose of this item is to review the following items:

1. Facility team composition.

2. GC RFP status & recommendation.

3. Design status & recommendation.

4. Planned facility maintenance in preparation for SY27-28.

  
  E. Compensation & Benefits Study Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide updates to the board about the status and progress of the compensation and benefits study.

  
VII. Governance Committee 8:41 PM
  A. Charter Contract Review FYI Jasmine Burton 3 m
  B. SCSC Monitoring Portal Opens/Updates for SY26-27 FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 3 m
   

Updates from HOS needed for review/completion by the board per the SCSC monitoring deadlines

  
  C. Adopt Board Training Calendar Discuss Jasmine Burton 3 m
   

Share updates with everyone about upcoming training.

  
  D. Strategic Plan Process Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Other Business
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

The Anchor School is a village of educators, families, and community members that partners with 6th through 12th-grade students* who are developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through our commitment to excellent instruction, community partnerships, and holistic student development, we cultivate anchors that build a more just and equitable future.

 

*In August 2022, the SCSC authorized TAS as a GA Charter School with approval to enroll students who will be in the 6th grade in the fall of 2023.