Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Location
ANCS Elementary Campus - 688 Grant St. 30315
Notice of this meeting was made on the ANCS website in accordance with O.C.G.A. ยง 50-14-1.
Directors Present
Leigh Finlayson, Lia Santos, Melissa McKay-Hagan, Mitch White, Narin Hassan, Philippe Pellerin, Ryan Camp, Tara Stoinski, Tiffany Mitchell
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Elayna Wilson, Eric Teusink, Heidi Lance, Joy Prince, Kari Lovell, Kristen German, Meeghan Fortson, Nick Chiles
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Mitch White called a meeting of the board of directors of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 19, 2016 at 6:31 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Melissa McKay-Hagan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-15-16 Board Meeting on 03-15-16.
Leigh Finlayson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
PTCA Report
Working on Run with the Wolves. Just finished Teacher Appreciation before Spring Break. She highlighted the different teacher appreciation events. Several PTCA members are staying on the Executive Board. The budget is good. 169 members.
E.
Principals' Open Forum
Presented by Matt Underwood. Georgia Milestones testing has been going on, it is going smoothly.Last day of official testing is tomorrow (Wednesday). ANCS was referenced in a press release as being an Energy efficient building. Baseball team repeated in league champions.
II. New Business
A.
2016-17 New Board Member Slate
Leigh Finlayson made a motion to Approve the slate.
Ryan Camp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Executive Director's Report
A.
FY17 Budget Presentation
Presented the beginnings of the budget for next year, along with a time line for creating the budget. Projected state and local funding will increase. Discussed proposed budget priorities which include the plan to continue class size reduction (losing funding due to this reduction also mentioned this will make the lottery harder), cost of living increase, curriculum materials, furniture.
IV. Business & Operations
A.
Monthly financial statements
Ryan Camp presented the monthly financial statements. Funding has remained steady. Professional development is a little over budget. Operating well with a good operating income. Discussed how the CREATE grant operates.
V. Educational Excellence
A.
2016 Legislative Session Update
Discussed the SPLOST vote, and other General Assembly Legislation, and how ANCS is affected by them.
B.
Monthly Educational Excellence Report
Assessing skills beyond standardized tests and proposed adding Gallup and Cogat to the dashboard. Considered comparing students to the top performing schools. Leadership team will develop the metrics and present it to the committee. Also assessing the background of where the students come from of how well they are performing in school. Educational committee proposed having a sub committee on diversity starting next year.
VI. Fund Development
A.
Monthly fund development report
Discussed the plans for Annual Campaign week, the Major Donor party, and reviewed the amount of donations received for the month of March. March's donations were particularly low. The final gross numbers ($110,260 ) for the auction were presented. Still a few external funding requests are out.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Brief Meeting Reflection
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Mitch White made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ryan Camp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa McKay-Hagan