Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
September Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 19, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Location
ANCS Middle Campus - 820 Essie Avenue Atlanta, GA 30315
Notice of this meeting was posted at each campus and on the ANCS website in accordance with O.C.G.A. ยง 50-14-1.
Directors Present
Eric Teusink, Howard Franklin, Laura Melton, Lia Santos, Meeghan Fortson, Mitch White, Nakia Echols, Nicholas Chiles, Philippe Pellerin, Tara Stoinski, Tiffany Mitchell
Directors Absent
Joyce Gist Lewis, Ryan Camp
Ex Officio Members Present
Matt Underwood
Non Voting Members Present
Matt Underwood
Guests Present
Ashley Deck, Jessica Gowen, Kari Lovell
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
All members were in attendace except Joyce Gist Lewis and Ryan Camp.
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 Sep 19, 2017 at 6:41 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes from Prior Board Meeting
Tiffany Mitchell made a motion to approve minutes from the ANCS August Monthly Board Meeting on 08-15-17 August Monthly Board Meeting on 08-15-17.
Philippe Pellerin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
PTCA Report
Yard sale brought in approximately $7000 in spite of Irma. Sale led by Angela Christie.
PTCA President unable to attend tonight.
PTCA President unable to attend tonight.
E.
Principals' Open Forum
Principals not in attendance because of open forum on affordable housing on the beltline.
II. New Business
A.
Annual Approval of Succession Plans
The Board will not vote on this tonight.
Matt Underwood explained that he, Mitch and Lia participated in a succession planning seminar and created an ED succession plan. Policy reviewed and approved in May meeting, so redundant to review and approve again now. Will review and approve again in either spring or fall 2018. Matt will send plan to new board members so they are familiar with it.
Lia Santos noted that the policy needs to be updated annually with current members and committees, etc.
Matt Underwood explained that he, Mitch and Lia participated in a succession planning seminar and created an ED succession plan. Policy reviewed and approved in May meeting, so redundant to review and approve again now. Will review and approve again in either spring or fall 2018. Matt will send plan to new board members so they are familiar with it.
Lia Santos noted that the policy needs to be updated annually with current members and committees, etc.
B.
2017-18 Board Officers and Committee Assignments
Mitch White presented the slate of officers.
Philippe Pellerin made a motion to Approve the board officer slate presented by Mitch White.
Tara Stoinski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Strategic Plan Task Force
Tara Stoinski made a motion to name Laura Melton head of task force to update the strategic plan and authorize her and Matt Underwood to create and publish and RFP to hire a faciliator to help with the process.
Philippe Pellerin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Old Business
A.
2017-18 Board Meeting Calendar
November and December board meetings will be combined and moved to 12/12.
February meeting will occur on 2/27.
February meeting will occur on 2/27.
Eric Teusink made a motion to Combine the Nov. and Dec. meetings on 12/12 and move the February meeting to 2/27.
Philippe Pellerin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Proposed 2017-18 SY Strategic Plan Initiatives
Tara S. proposed that ANCS use the testing elements that are put into place in the school to identify where the populations are in the school that are facing challenges and then identify actions to address those gaps and then assess whether the actions have been effective. E.g., map shows X issue, intervention Y is designed and implemented, MAP then used to assess whether it is successful.
Philippe Pellerin made a motion to adopt the strategic initiatives for 2017 and 2018 with the friendly amendment to the box that would be number four, use assessment results to identify gaps in student performance, develop action plans to address, and report on progress on how those interventions and action plans are working.
Tara Stoinski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Executive Director's Report
A.
Special Education in Charter Schools and at ANCS
Mitch welcomed Ashley Deck and explained importance of high quality special education at ANCS.
Background on program & how is was developed. Presentation (see attached) designed to give an overview to board members.
Background on program & how is was developed. Presentation (see attached) designed to give an overview to board members.
B.
Diversity & Equity Update
Matt reviewed current strategic plan goal on diversity and equity goal in strategic plan.
Focus for 2017-18 presented (see attached).
Focus for 2017-18 presented (see attached).
V. Business & Operations
A.
Monthly financial statements & reports
See attached report.
Ryan Camp not present. Kari Lovell reviewed report.
Solid cash position at $1.61 million.
No change in allocation. APS will wait until December for adjustment.
Impact of tax freeze remains unknown.
Ryan Camp not present. Kari Lovell reviewed report.
Solid cash position at $1.61 million.
No change in allocation. APS will wait until December for adjustment.
Impact of tax freeze remains unknown.
VI. Fund Development
A.
Monthly fund development report
Report attached.
VII. Educational Excellence
A.
Monthly Educational Excellence Report
See report attached.
B.
Public Affairs Subcommittee Report
See report, attached.
APS Candidate Forum; many candidates, likely to see many run offs.
APS Candidate Forum; many candidates, likely to see many run offs.
VIII. Governance
A.
Monthly Governance Report
No governance committee report.
Matt, Mitch and Lia met to plan retreat.
Mitch and Lia formally delivered Matt's feedback and evaluation from last calendar year.
No next meeting scheduled.
Matt, Mitch and Lia met to plan retreat.
Mitch and Lia formally delivered Matt's feedback and evaluation from last calendar year.
No next meeting scheduled.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
The board entered executive session.
X. 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,
Jessica Gowen