Final

The Anchor School

TAS General Board Meeting

Regular Monthly Meeting
Published on November 9, 2022 at 3:02 PM EST
Amended on November 9, 2022 at 3:32 PM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday November 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST

Location

Topic: TAS - General Board Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting

 

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Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Maureen Sutton 1 m
   

The purpose of this item is to record attendance and determine if a quorum is present.

  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Dawn Gregory 1 m
   

The purpose of this item is to officially begin the meeting.

  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Maureen Sutton 1 m
    Approve minutes for TAS General Board Meeting on October 19, 2022  
  D. Public Comment   Dawn Gregory 6 m
   

The purpose of this item is to invite the public to address the board.

  
II. Academic Committee 7:09 PM
  A. Academic Committee Brief FYI Taylor Ramsey 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is for the committee chair to report recent committee activity to the board.

  
  B. School Calendar Vote Taylor Ramsey 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss and vote on the proposed School Calendar (2023-2024).

  
III. Community Engagement Committee 7:17 PM
  A. Community Engagement Brief FYI Jasmine Burton 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is for the committee chair to update the board on the recent activity of the committee.

  
IV. Development 7:20 PM
  A. Development Committee Brief FYI Gillian Matteson 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is for the committee chair to brief the board on recent committee activity.

  
V. Facility 7:23 PM
  A. Facility Committee Brief FYI Laura Stephens 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is to allow the committee chair to update the board on recent activity of the committee.

  
  B. Executive Session: Discussion of facility and lease options pursuant to OCGA 50-14(b)(1)(B)” Discuss Laura Stephens 10 m
   

The TAS Board of Directors and Head of School will enter into an executive session for discussion purposes only, regarding facility location, lease options and negotiations.  There will be no votes held during the executive session.  

 

Note: SCSC Rule 691-2-.06 requires state charter schools to: 1) Submit a final draft lease to the SCSC Executive Director prior to execution of the lease; 2) Submit a copy of the note or bond to the SCSC Executive Director within 30 days of closing on a facility’s purchase when using proceeds of a loan or bond to purchase a facility; and 3) Notify the SCSC Executive Director prior to changing any facility.

See SCSC Guidance document Selecting a Facility: General Guidance and Considerations for additional information.

 

  
VI. Finance 7:36 PM
  A. Finance Committee Brief FYI Jaamal Whittington 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is for the committee chair to provide an update on the recent activity of the committee.  As well, the purpose of this item is to report the financial health of the organization to the board.

  
VII. Governance 7:41 PM
  A. Governance Committee Brief FYI Dawn Gregory 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is for the committee chair to report on recent committee activity.

  
VIII. Other Business 7:44 PM
  A. Student Info System Vendor Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 10 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss and vote on a Student Info System Vendor. 

  
  B. IT Support Vendor Vote Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss and vote on an IT Support vendor.

  
  C. Board Meeting Conduct Policy Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss and vote on a Board Meeting Conduct Policy. 

  
IX. Public Comment 8:02 PM
 

The purpose of this item is to invite the public to address the board.

  
  A. Public Comments FYI Dawn Gregory 6 m
   

The purpose of this item is to invite the public to address the board.

  
X. Closing Items 8:08 PM
  A. Summary of Actions Discuss Dawn Gregory 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to summarize all board commitments determined in this meeting.

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Dawn Gregory 1 m
   

The purpose of this item is to officially end the meeting.

  

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.