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The Anchor School

TAS General Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting
Published on February 17, 2023 at 9:43 AM EST

Date and Time

Saturday February 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST

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Topic: TAS Board Meeting
Time: Feb 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
     
 

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Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:00 AM
  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   Maureen Sutton 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 January 29, 2023  
  D. Public Comment   Maureen Sutton 6 m
   

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

  
II. Enrollment Progress 10:09 AM
 

The purpose of this item is to track progress toward the SCSC enrollment criteria.

  
  A. Progress towards enrollment target Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The Head of School will provide an progress update toward the March 24th target (65% enrollment applications).

  
III. Governance 10:14 AM
  A. Compliance Requirements & Status FYI Dawn Gregory 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to review the SCSC mandated training and compliance requirements for Board members. 

  
  B. Board Calendar Discuss Dawn Gregory 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is to confirm the meeting calendar for the rest of the calendar year.

  
  C. Current Governance Topics FYI Dawn Gregory 2 m
IV. Academic Committee 10:24 AM
  A. Enrollment Policy Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss and vote on the revised enrollment policy. 

  
  B. Designated Superintendent Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to discuss the designation of a TAS Superintendent. 

  
V. Facility 10:31 AM
  A. HVAC Maintenance Contract Vote Josh Pinto Taylor 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to select a vendor for quarterly HVAC preventive maintenance services per the lease.

  
VI. Finance 10:33 AM
  A. Financial Health Report FYI Jaamal Whittington 3 m
   

The purpose of this item is to report the financial health of the organization to the board.

  
VII. Community Engagement Committee 10:36 AM
  A. Groundbreaking & Canvassing Planning Discuss Jasmine Burton 5 m
  B. Events FYI Jasmine Burton 1 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide updates regarding the latest and upcoming events. 

 

  
  C. TAS Board Communications FYI Jasmine Burton 1 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide an update regarding TAS Board communications.

 

  
  D. Fellowships FYI Jasmine Burton 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide updates regarding the New School Creation Fellowship and New Schools Venture Fund. 

 

  
  E. TAS Marketing Updates/Strategy FYI Jasmine Burton 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide updates regarding the marketing strategy and action plan. 

 

 

  
VIII. Development 10:47 AM
  A. Grant Updates FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 2 m
  B. Board Fundraising FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Board's fundraising progress.  

  
IX. Closing Items 10:51 AM
  A. Public Comment FYI Maureen Sutton 6 m
   

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

  
  B. Summary of Actions Discuss Maureen Sutton 2 m
   

The purpose of this item is to summarize all commitments, topics and votes that need to be added to a future board agenda, highlighting those that need to be added next month. 

  
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Maureen Sutton 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.