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Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Location

Virtual 

Committee Members Present

J. Burton, J. Pinto Taylor, S. Stewart

Committee Members Absent

None

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Stewart called a meeting of the Governance Committee of The Anchor School to order on Wednesday Aug 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Burton made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 06-03-26.
J. Pinto Taylor seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Governance

A.

Review SCSC Ops Monitoring and Ops Reports

  • J. Pinto-Taylor submitted reports on time with the new deadlines spanning AUG - OCT instead of all at once in October

Action Items

  • S. Stewart to add agenda items for monthly status agenda items to prompt for updates
  • J. Pinto-Taylor, J. Burton to create a DocuSign for board members to complete by AUG 15.
  • J. Burton, S. Stewart to follow up with board members on completion

B.

Strategic Plan

  • J. Pinto-Taylor plans to build an RFP for strategic planning proposal for potential firms to partner with

C.

Start SCSC Monitoring Reporting

Previously discussed

D.

Succession Planning and Board Training Schedule

  • 4 prospects interviewed this summer for board membership
  • J. Burton has conducted 1:1s with board members to re-align for 2026-27
  • J. Burton proposed hosting board trainings and retreats on campus

Action Items

  • J. Burton to compile all interview feedback and prepare for voting

E.

Policy Tracking/Needs

  • J. Pinto Taylor and leadership distributed approved staff and family handbooks

F.

Board Calendar

  • J. Pinto Taylor would like the official board meeting calendar to share Gmail invites with prospective attendees
    • J. Burton clarified that the official meeting dates, times, and links are posted in Board on Track

Action Item

  • J. Burton to update Board on Track meeting settings to be available on the Public Portal, rather than private.

III. Amend August 5 Agenda

A.

Vote to amend agenda

S. Stewart made a motion to remove a redundant item (SCSC reporting) and add an item about board calendar visibility.
J. Pinto Taylor seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Stewart

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.