PTCA President was not in attendance. M. McKay-Hagan presented the monthly PTCA report. PTCA Approved six mini grants, and actively looking for a PTCA president. Upcoming events include 3rd Friday coffee, and Run With the Wolves

ANCS principals shared highlights from each campus. Elementary Campus: finishing up Milestones, second round of interviews this Friday, teacher evaluations are being finished up. 
Middle Campus: Milestones continue, interviews (beginning a new course called design), exhibitions are coming up (panel slots are available), and drama group is putting on School House Rock 

Vote on update to board nominations policy to delete the step of PTCA ratification of the slate. Mitch White provided a background of previous conversations on the PTCA ratifying the board slate in the May meeting.

Matt Underwood reviewed the process and results from the 2017 new student enrollment lottery. An overview of the lottery results (some locations of where students applied). The incoming Kindergarten free and reduced lunch percentage is a little over 20% which is an increase compared to this school year. Students that have marked academically disadvantaged are at the top of the wait list. In May, student enrollment will be reported. 

Georgia Charter Accountability goals were reviewed (the goals met, and the goals unmet) and an explanation of how CCRPI goals are created. The beating the odds goals are now more public. Beating the Odds comparison chart was created among surrounding schools, and schools closest to ANCS CCRPI score. ANCS is in the first year of the new charter renewal contract. Aiming to close in the achievement gap, increasing the amount of students that are "economically disadvantaged". Beginning to track how students are doing in Social Studies once they get to high school (now only looking at these test scores in only 5th and 8th grades). 

Review of budget and financial report. Following and tracking the budget accordingly. Always monitors the financial health of any bank the school is keeping operating cash in. 

Ryan Camp gave an update on proposed FY18 ANCS budget. Two top priorities are teacher salary increases, and student class size reduction as outlined in the strategic plan. QB funding is expected to go up about 5%. Looking at a 2% salary increase and looking into a structured bonus system based on teacher tenure (this structure would add about 3 1/2% to the current salary structure). Proposal will be finalized this month. Field trips budgets are paid in, then paid out (looking to do possible fundraisers for trips to offer more scholarships)

An overview of various candidates running for seats. Gave the idea of ANCS hosting candidate forums. Reminded of as a school cannot endorse candidates. Official candidates will be known at the end of July. 

Nominations sub-committee was active this month. Met with leadership team, and Matt for proposal in the compensation policy. Update will be in May for pay increases along with a vote, and faculty feedback. 

Funds for this year is about the same amount as last year. Preparing for annual campaign week (carpool info for both campuses within the next few weeks). Net from the auction is about $90,000. Possibly a kid penny drive. Waiting to hear from a farm to school grant. Received a solar panel rebate. Will not host a donor party this year.