Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
Educational Excellence Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
In accordance with Georgia's open meetings requirements, notice of this meeting has been posted at both campuses and on the ANCS website.
PLEASE NOTE: This committee meeting will be held remotely via the link and call-in number provided below.
PLEASE NOTE: This committee meeting will be held remotely via the link and call-in number provided below.
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 267-873-3249
PIN: 627 005 052#
Committee Members Present
Cathey Goodgame (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Eric Teusink (remote), Hanah Goldberg (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Kristen Frenzel (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Nancy Lamb (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Howard Franklin
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
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 May 7, 2020 at 5:18 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Educational Excellence
A.
Charter Renewal Update
B.
Distance Learning Update
Chuck Meadows, Lara Zelski, and Cathey Meadows provided an update on HOWL implementation at both campuses. Teachers are working extraordinarily hard under difficult circumstances. Participation rates are very high across campuses. Leadership has followed up with individual families as needed.
C.
Approach to Lottery/Attendance Zone in Charter Renewal Application
The Committee discussed approach to increasing socioeconomic diversity, including continued and targeted outreach efforts within existing attendance zone, increased flexibility within tiered lottery system, and allowing for use of the highest possible weight (up to 25). Chuck Meadows is working to develop clear language related to diversity goals (e.g., 30% of student body, etc.). Final language to be shared with Board at May meeting.
D.
Committee Priorities 2020-2021
As school leadership works to develop plans for the next school year, including the potential for scheduling changes, remediation, etc., this committee will work in partnership to support planning and implementation. A June or July committee meeting is expected.
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 6:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hanah Goldberg
- working on section related to changes; updating language to more accurately reflect what we do (e.g., Constructivism, scheduling, etc.)
- Educational Excellence Committee members to review current version and provide feedback
- the Board will vote on full package/language at May or June Board Meeting