Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Location
ANCS Middle Campus - 820 Essie Avenue 30316
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
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Philippe Pellerin
Ex Officio Members Present
Matt Underwood
Non Voting Members Present
Matt Underwood
Guests Present
Brooke McGhee, Cathey Goodgame, Elayna Wilson, Elizabeth Hearn, Erik Teusink, Jean Pullen, Kari Lovell, Kristen German, Lara Zelski, Meegan Fortson, Mike Boardman
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 May 17, 2016 at 6:31 PM.
Announced approval of charter renewal and no June board meeting.
C.
Approve Minutes (March Called Board Meeting)
Melissa McKay-Hagan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-29-16 Board Meeting on 03-29-16.
Leigh Finlayson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes (April Board Meeting)
Melissa McKay-Hagan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-19-16 Board Meeting on 04-19-16.
Leigh Finlayson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
PTCA Report
There was no PTCA report tonight. Joy Prince will send the PTCA report to the board and post it to the website.
F.
Principals' Open Forum
Middle campus students have completed their exhibitions. 8th graders returned from DC. Elementary campus completed Milestones, field day, and prepping for portfolio shares.
G.
Energy Schools
Jean Pullen from Southface discussed all of the projects the school will participate in under this the Grants to Green grant, and described exactly how the grant would work.
Philippe Pellerin made a motion to support the Grants to Green application.
Leigh Finlayson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Old Business
A.
Update 2016-17 school year calendar
Leigh Finlayson made a motion to Approve the amended 2016/2017 school calendar.
Philippe Pellerin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Executive Director's Report
A.
2015 CCRPI Presentation
Described the basis of the CCRPI scores and how the calculation process has changed. Also shared the scores over the past three years.
B.
Employee Hiring/Changes Report for 2016-17 School Year
no questions
IV. Business & Operations
A.
Monthly financial statements
Started receiving some of the Title II money as reimbursement for professional development. Projected to run well through the summer.
B.
FY17 Budget for Approval
Reviewed the major line items that would change in the budget (new positions, salary 2% increase, CREATE grant, class reduction, health insurance premiums, staff development, instructional curriculum materials, repairs and maintenance, furniture). No funding from potential grants are in the budget.
Philippe Pellerin left.
Tiffany Mitchell made a motion to approve the 2016/2017 budget.
Melissa McKay-Hagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
FY16 Audit Engagement Letter
V. Educational Excellence
A.
E-SPLOST Update
Go out and vote campaign, because it will be the first time charter schools will be able to receive funding. Important that ANCS does not pick sides.
VI. Fund Development
A.
Monthly fund development report
At least $10,000 donated during/right before annual campaign week. During the week, the film was shown in addition to signs and other advertisements. Major donors party a success. Beginning prep for Fund Development for next year for new families.
VII. Governance
A.
Executive Director Evaluation
End of the year review for Matt was launched today on Board on Track. Dates of the retreats: new board members (August 6th half day 9am-1pm) and entire board (September 17th 9am-4pm). Next board meeting August 16th.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Leigh Finlayson made a motion to move into executive session.
Tiffany Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Brief Meeting Reflection
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa McKay-Hagan