Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

Minutes

Finance & Operations Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

In accordance with Georgia's open meetings requirements, notice of this meeting has been posted at both campuses and on the ANCS website.

Committee Members Present

Chetsi Khare (remote), Chiquetta West, Drew Waddell (remote), Jen Hidinger-Kendrick (remote), Jonna Martin (remote), Nikia Showers (remote), Robin Hubier (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Evan Saadat, Morgan Johnson

Guests Present

Alastair Pullen, Alesia Howell (M&J) (remote), Kimberly Haynes (M&J) (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jonna Martin called a meeting of the Finance & Operations Committee of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Tuesday Oct 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM.

C.

Approve Previous Month's Committee Meeting Minutes

Jonna Martin made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance & Operations Committee Meeting on 09-14-26.
Drew Waddell seconded the motion.

No discussion.

The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Business & Operations Update

A.

Financial Performance Update

Chiquetta West reviewed September financials, with no significant variances.

B.

Aftercare and Nutrition Delinquency Report

Chiquetta West reviewed delinquencies, with noted decreases in aftercare.

C.

Facilities and Grounds

Alastair Pullen discussed ongoing projects at both the EC and MC

  • EC: Window film enhancements on 1st floor
  • Keycard replacements
  • Rain barrel installation
  • HVAC - MC 2 units replaced
  • MC Paving is still on hold (continuation from September)

III. Audit

A.

Audit Approval 2025-2026

Jen Hidinger-Kendrick made a motion to motion to approve unaudited review as presented by Mauldin & Jenkins.
Drew Waddell seconded the motion.

Mauldin and Jenkins (Alesia Howell & Kimberly Haynes) has audited and plans to release a clean and unmodified opinion.

 

Key notes for this year's audit include: 

  • Significant risks identified include revenue recognition, but no known risk to ANCS.

Full cooperation from the ANCS team with timely and full disclosures included. 

 

 

 

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 12:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jonna Martin