Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

Minutes

Educational Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 9, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Location

Elementary Campus
In accordance with Georgia's open meetings requirements, notice of this meeting has been posted at both campuses and on the ANCS website.

Committee Members Present

Cathey Goodgame, Chuck Meadows, Eric Teusink, Hanah Goldberg, Jason Rhodes, Kristen Frenzel, Lara Zelski, Nancy Lamb

Committee Members Absent

Howard Franklin

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Hanah Goldberg called a meeting of the Educational Excellence Committee of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Thursday Jan 9, 2020 at 5:15 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Educational Excellence

A.

Charter Renewal Update

  • Chuck Meadows provided an update on Charter Renewal 
    • Letter of intent (1-2 pages) has been drafted 
    • Compiled information to send to GA DOE
    • Petition to APS Office of Innovation
    • Members of board to join Chuck for meeting w/ Matt Underwood – Eric, Hanah

B.

Recruitment for 2020-2021 School Year

  • Tours for prospective families started today; alternating Thursdays at EC and Wednesdays at MC
    • Public Facebook page
      • Targeted/sponsored Facebook posts
    • Post info at Trestletree and Martin Street Plaza
  • Application open 1/29-3/2
    • Still need website/URL from APS
    • Shared application might allow more families to learn about ANCS
  • Outreach – Committee discussed need for dedicated person to focus on outreach/recruitment (current Equity Support Coordinator role is more internally focused (PD, support for faculty/staff and families))

C.

Potential Changes to Attendance Zone/Lottery

  • Charter renewal application may include proposed changes to attendance zone and/or lottery in order to address current Charter Goal 4 (increased access)
  • The Committee discussed a range of options and will present to Board for discussion at next full meeting

D.

Winter MAP Assessment Data

Nancy Lamb presented Winter MAP data

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Hanah Goldberg