Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
Educational Excellence Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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
Angela Christie (remote), Carla Wells (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Eric Teusink (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Pouya Dianat (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Cathey Goodgame, Hanah Goldberg, Lara Zelski, Rhiannen Laurent
Guests Present
Lee Kynes (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Jason Rhodes called a meeting of the Educational Excellence Committee of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Thursday Nov 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Angela Christie made a motion to approve the minutes from Educational Excellence Committee Meeting on 10-14-21.
Carla Wells seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Educational Excellence
A.
Diversity Recruitment for 2022 Lottery
Chuck discussed DEI recruitment plans including a targeted social media campaign, direct mail advertising, and in person recruitment at school bus stops. Additional ideas for in person recruitment in the Tier 1 attendance zone were discussed, to be revisited at December meeting.
B.
School-Wide Discussion of Findings of DEI Report
Chuck led discussion of plan for dissemination of DEI report to stakeholders for discussion and coalescence around a unified DEI vision and action plan for the school. The Committee will discuss the report at the December meeting and discuss recommendations with the entire Board at the December Board meeting.
C.
Preparation for 2022 Lottery
Jarod Apperson, Director of Finance for KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, led a discussion about what will be needed to prepare for the 2022 lottery. The Committee will prepare recommendations to be presented to the entire Board at the December Board meeting.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Pouya Dianat made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Angela Christie seconded the motion.
The committee 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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jason Rhodes