Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
ANCS Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Notice of this meeting was posted on the ANCS website in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1.
Directors Present
Angela Christie (remote), Barrett Coker Krise (remote), Ben Sutton (remote), Carla Wells (remote), Emily Ormsby (remote), Hanah Goldberg (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Jordache Avery (remote), Kristen Frenzel (remote), Kristi Malloy (remote), Lee Kynes (remote), Rhonda Collins (remote), Sabrina Sexton (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Allyson Hage (remote), Arnold Pierce (remote), Cathey Goodgame (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Jerry Hanes (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Mark Sanders (remote), Markecia Jacobs (remote), Meeghan Fortson (remote), Nancy Lamb (remote), Nicole King (remote), Noel Christy (remote), Paige Teusink (remote), Rhiannen Laurent (remote), Santina Cambor (remote), Tilifayea Griffin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Brain Smart Start
Chuck Meadows led the Brain Smart Start
D.
Public Comment
E.
Approve Minutes from Prior Board Meeting
Sabrina Sexton made a motion to approve the minutes from ANCS Governing Board Meeting on 04-19-21.
Kristi Malloy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
PTCA President Update
Paige Teusink reported that the PTCA's revised fundraising goal had been met, that yearbooks were out, and provided a preview of planning for 2021-2022. See packet for complete report.
G.
Principals' Open Forum
Cathey Goodgame reported that Milestone testing was complete, that exhibitions were underway, and that the Middle Campus was looking forward to its drive-thru graduation celebration.
Lara Zelski reported on preparations for end-of-year celebrations.
Lara Zelski reported on preparations for end-of-year celebrations.
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Looking Ahead to 2021-2022
Chuck Meadows announced the receipt of new CARES Act funding, provided an overview of plans for summer supplemental learning, and reported on plans for a return to full-time, in person instruction in the fall. See packet for complete report.
III. DEAT Update
A.
Monthly DEAT Report
Jason Rhodes reported on the conclusion of the 2020-2021 DEAT Book Club and podcast discussions, announced the departure of Equity Support Coordinator Tilifayea Griffin, and thanked her for her service to ANCS, and discussed the impact of the need to fill the Equity Support Coordinator position on diversity outreach plans for 2021-2022. See packet for complete report.
IV. Business & Operations
A.
Monthly Business & Operations Report
Emily Ormsby reported that the school was in a strong cash position, and that there were a number of facilities and grounds projects necessary maintain the quality and safety of school facilities. Chuck Meadows provided an overview of needs in this area, and the board discussed options for making funds available to undertake these projects in Summer, 2021.
B.
Vote to Amend FY2022 Budget
Emily Ormsby made a motion to reallocate COVID contingency funds in FY2021 Budget to facilities and grounds.
Kristi Malloy seconded the motion.
After board discussion, the agenda item "Vote to Amend FY2022 Budget" became a vote to redirect contingency fuds in the FY2021 Budget
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Governance
A.
Monthly Governance Report
Lee Kynes reported on the upcoming Executive Director evaluation. See packet for complete report.
B.
Vote on Policy Revisions
Lee Kynes made a motion to pass the Governance Committee's recommended changes to tranportation and nutrition policies.
Rhonda Collins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Fund Development
A.
Monthly Fund Development Report
Sabrina Sexton announced that the Gather and Grow Campaign had already exceeded its annual goal, and that the Fund Development Committee had approved recommendations to changes in fund development policy that have been sent to the Governance Committee for approval prior to a full board vote. See packet for complete report.
VII. Educational Excellence
A.
Monthly Educational Excellence Report
Hanah Goldberg reported that the Leadership Team is considering changes in the 2021-2022 daily schedules at both campuses. Any proposed changes will be shared with the school community so that stakeholder input can be gathered prior to a vote by the board at the June meeting. Hanah also provided an overview of the results of the spring adminstration of the MAP assessment. See packet for complete report.
VIII. Required Board Training Update
A.
Training Updatea
Jason Rhodes provided an update on requirements for completing required board training. See packet for complete report.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Jason Rhodes made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discussion personnel issues.
Sabrina Sexton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Angela Christie made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jason Rhodes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jason Rhodes
Documents used during the meeting
- PTCA Report - 05.17.21 Governing Board Meeting.pdf
- Executive Director's Report 5_17_21.pdf
- May 2021 - DEAT Update.pdf
- BusOps Comm BOD Update_May 2021 (1).pdf
- May_Board_Governance_Report (1).pdf
- Nutrition and Transportation Policies.pdf
- Fund Development Committee Report May 2021.pdf
- Educational Excellence Committee Report 5_2021.pdf
- F20 - S21 MAP.pdf
- W20 - S21 MAP.pdf
- May 2021 - Training Update.pdf