The minutes could not be seen on Board on Track. A vote will be taken next meeting.

An overview of previous PTCA Events were reported. As well as upcoming events (bingo, looking for new PTCA leadership). 

Middle Campus 1st grade reports went home electronically. A health insurance company filmed a commercial, and offered the school money which will be used on students to possibly see the movie Hidden Figures. 

Lara presented the attendance rate of the elementary campus. 1st round of progress reports were sent home. The elementary campus is doing research to see whether to continue professional development in Writing Workshop or to move into Reading Workshop professional development. 

The most significant differences in this school calendar are the October and February breaks. 

Amended budget will be presented for a vote next month. 

A letter will be in the Courier about the weighted lottery, and the importance of a diverse student body. February 1st the application will go out electronically. The application for the lottery is only a few questions (verification will occur after the lottery.) The amount of weight depends upon how many economically disadvantaged students apply. Diversity sessions will also be held with parents. The Diversity and Equity Education team will also do some work with the board. The various types of diversity work that has been done with leadership, and the school as a whole was presented to the board. McKenzie Wren asked the amount of time the board wanted to spend working on diversity work. The board can choose to work with the diversity team philosophically, or looking inward to own personal bias. There will most likely be a lack of closure, and a continuous journey. Suggestion of having a retreat that focuses on this work. 

Presented previous ways the school has focused on this initiative. Compensation policy is looking to be updated. Also a clearer articulation for pathways of growth. Also looking to offer a study grant opportunity for teachers at ANCS for 5+ years. 

Finalizing and prepping for board retreat on February 4th. Succession plan will be reviewed with Matt and Mitch upon Mitch's return. Discussed board application process. 

Next set of MAP scores possibly having a presentation of the different extremes. Next meeting MAP scores will be discussed. 

Public Affairs Update. Looking forward to participate in day at the capitol. 

Not much to report. APS Allocation went down, due to the decrease in class sizes. May end up with a higher overall revenue amount. A new copier system will be implemented soon. Solar panels for the EC will be installed during February. The EC received money from the filming in December at the Ark of Salvation church. 

No formal report. Fund development numbers are higher this December than last December. Fund development/CREATE program position has been filled. Provided an Auction update. Sara Massey and Angelique Dumas Edwards will be chairing the auction this year.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at the Georgia Freight Depot.