Final

The Anchor School

Board of Directors Meeting

Published on September 17, 2026 at 7:57 AM EDT
Amended on September 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

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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 5 m
   

Monthly presentation of updates to the board of directors.

 

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IV. Academic Committee 7:07 PM
  A. Academic Data Review FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

 

  • 95% completion with MAP assessments
  • MAP results show ELA gaps closing:
    • 9th grade exceeding national norm 
    • 8th grade 1 point away from national norm
  • MAP results for math show gaps closing and a slower rate but students growing at around the same rate as national growth
    • Math interventions still in place: 
      • 3 different math classes for 9th grade based on level
      • Math N' More tutoring program
  • Still awaiting GMAS ELA Test scores
  • Updated Academic Dashboard review from Dr. PT

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  B. Annual Assessment Calendar FYI Kim Sargeant 5 m
   
  • We've now completed the MAP & Fit Georgia assessments & the STAMP assessment has started.

 

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  C. Enrollment Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Updated enrollment numbers for the year (306 total students)
  • Updated average attendance (over 95% attendance on average)
  • Review enrollment dates/timeline for the year
  • Review enrollment processes for returning families vs. new families
  • Item for Information: May consider adding a "weight" to the lottery
  
  D. Enrollment Partners Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Item for Information: Dr. PT is collaborating with a K-8 charter school and a joint memo has been created to go out to the board members of both schools. 
    • Memo outlines possible partnership & enrollment pipeline from that school to TAS
  
  E. SCSC Monitoring FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • We have monthly items due to the state, including this month's ask of signed conflict of interest forms
  
  F. Pre-Conference LKES FYI Kim Sargeant 5 m
   
  • Meeting with Chair, Secretary, & Dr. PT took place last week.
  
  G. TAS Strategic Plan RFP Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Share updated status of RFP proposals and timeline
  • Board members should share with any strategy professionals/companies
  
V. Community Engagement and PTO Updates (Ad-hoc) 7:42 PM
  A. PTO Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Summary presentation of PTO updates.

  
VI. Finance Committee 7:47 PM
  A. Financial Audit Update FYI Thea Winston 5 m
   

Brief update on the status of the FY26 audit process.

  
  B. Line of Credit Update Vote Thea Winston 5 m
   

Vote to approve line of credit repayment plan.

  
  C. Teacher Pathway Framework Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 10 m
   

The purpose of this item is to vote on adopting the Teacher Pathway Framework to recognize sustained teacher excellence.

  
  D. Compensation & Benefits Study Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to recommend that the school officially study and consider adjustments to employee compensation and benefits.

  
  E. Monthly Financials FYI Thea Winston 10 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide monthly financial reports to the board.

  
VII. Governance Committee 8:22 PM
  A. Charter Contract Review FYI Jasmine Burton 5 m
  B. SCSC Monitoring Portal Opens/Updates for SY26-27 FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Updates from HOS particularly related to COI forms and other upcoming items needed for review/completion by the board per the new SCSC monitoring deadlines

  
  C. Adopt Board Training Calendar Discuss Jasmine Burton 5 m
   

Share updates with everyone about October in person training/school refresher (after school) as well as January Winter Training Session (1 day over a weekend) 

  
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Other Business 8:37 PM
  A. 403(b) Continuation Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
X. Closing Items 8:42 PM
  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.