• Marcia Wingfield (parent): Very pleased with the learning curriculum for their student at the school 
  • Asking the school to establish a "school zone" sign outside the school/in the surrounding area 

Enrollment updates 

• As of April, on track with an application goal 
• 144 students currently projected for 2024-2025 enrollment 

Academics 

• Anchor School students grew more than expected based on normative national averages for Math and Reading between Fall and Winter semesters

• School has revised scope of work for Phase 2 facilities buildout to minimize the upfront financial/investment needs
• Will still bring 3 classrooms and one library space online for the 2024-2025 school year 
• This allows for 5 classrooms per grade level, an extra classroom, and a library space that can serve as a flex space 
• Board will communicate with Georgia's DOE and SCSC to guarantee compliance with revised scope 

• No vacancies for current school year 
• 70% of budgeted personnel expenditures have been accounted for 
• 6 positions needed for next school year - three offers have been extended for some of these positions 

• Additional revenue drives $50K increase to projected operating income 
• Biggest savings were in Benefits & Insurances 
• Net $60K increase to projected operating income 
• Could reserve Special Projects budget for EOY cash-on-hand (which is still projected to be critically low) 
• School is preparing to draw down federal funds after resource allocation 

• Enrollment for SY2425 continues to increase month-over-month.
• Current enrollment is stable, compared to last month.

• Budget deep-dive scheduled for Board discussion on Thursday, April 25 
• Public budget hearings scheduled for May 4 at 10am, and May 13 at 7pm 
• Plan is to vote on budget in May board meeting 

• Important for Board to review in the school's Federal Programs and Procedures Handbook: 
  • Cost principles 
  • Duties of staff 
  • Procurement
• This needs to be in place before we draw down on funding for the facilities loan 

• CSP sub-grant budget details budgeting and categories for Year 1 through Year 4 
• Has already been submitted to SCSF

• Had a great community canvasing day in March 
• Had community mural put up and beautification day in April 
• First week of May (6-10): Teacher Appreciation Week - Board encouraged to participate 
• May 2: Happy hour fundraising event 
• May 8: Luncheon 
• May 24: Scholar showcase 
• June 3: Panelist presentations from scholars at Moving in the Spirit - Board encouraged to participate 

• The next co-design meeting happening next week 

• May 2: Helping Hands Happy Hour, fundraising event from 6:30-8pm at The Commerce Club 
• Board members encouraged to sell at least 5 tickets, and to RSVP yourselves 
• Board member  pledges/commitments encouraged by end of April 

• Furniture vendor 
• Bus transportation vendor 
• Janitorial vendor 
• Food service vendor 
• Student information system vendor 
• Academic calendar (SY24) 

To review and approve in May and June board meetings: 

• Fiscal policy 
• Staff handbook 
• Student & family handbook 
• Board governing policies 
• TAS bylaws 
• Head of school contract 

• 100% board compliance for in-person training 
• 6 hours virtual training due by Tuesday, April 30th at noon EST 

Board members were asked to review the below items for further discussion. The board approval process and committee structures will go into effect immediately. 

• Board strategic policies 
• Board self-assessment policies 
• Board approval process 
• Government management framework 
• Committee structures