Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

Minutes

ANCS Governing Board Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Notice of this meeting was posted on the ANCS website and both ANCS campuses 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), Irina Brimmell (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Kristi Malloy (remote), Lee Kynes (remote), Pouya Dianat (remote), Rhonda Collins (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Alyssa Kopp (remote), Amy Miller (remote), Andrea Merrill-Smidt (remote), Andrea Nickery Hardon (remote), Arnold Price (remote), Ben Sian (remote), Brittney Gove (remote), Caron Buttrum (remote), Christina Washington (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Cory Tiede (remote), Dara Dearborn (remote), Dyer (remote), Elizabeth Bueb (remote), Ellen Boundy (remote), Emily Padgett (remote), Jami Nowak (remote), Jeremy Gray (remote), Jerry Hanes (remote), Jesse Buccafusco (remote), Jim Paisley (remote), Kara Hidinger (remote), Katie Altmix (remote), Kelley (remote), Kelley Gray (remote), Kim Richards Grogan (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Lexi Nguyen (remote), Lia Santos (remote), Maria Goenaga (remote), Mark Sanders (remote), Matt Altmix (remote), Meeghan Fortson (remote), Michele Kresge (remote), Nancy Mullins (remote), Nicole King (remote), Nicole Lupo (remote), Paige Teusink (remote), Paula Ewert (remote), Rachel Ezzo (remote), Renae Parent (remote), Rhiannen Laurent (remote), Shannon Rutledge (remote), Sheridan (remote), Sonja McElveen (remote), Stephanie Taylor Warner (remote), The Cobbs (remote), The Cowens (remote), Vivian Lowe (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance & Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Lee Kynes called a meeting of the board of directors of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Thursday Jan 20, 2022 at 6:32 PM.

C.

Brain Smart Start

Lindey Garris lead the group in an activity to unite, connect, disengage stress, and make a commitment.

D.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

E.

Approve Minutes from Prior Board Meeting

Rhonda Collins made a motion to approve the minutes from ANCS Governing Board Monthly Meeting on 12-16-21.
Emily Ormsby seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. PTCA Update

A.

PTCA Monthly Update

  • Rachel Ezzo provided the PTCA update.
  • See board packet for additional details.

III. School Leadership Updates

A.

Principals' Open Forum

  • Lara Zelski provided the elementary campus update:
    • Virtual learning went well overall and attendance was high.
    • Starting deep dive into MAP/Progress Report data with teachers.
    • Planning for Black History Month (February).
  • Mark Sanders provided the middle campus update:
    • Virtual learning went well overall. 
    • Students have been discussing Martin Luther King, Jr. and are highlighting other Black Americans leading into Black History Month.
    • End of term reports have been distributed and students reflected on these in advisory.

B.

Executive Director's Monthly Report

  • Chuck Meadows provided the Executive Director's report.
  • See board packet for additional details.

IV. DEAT Update

A.

Monthly DEAT update

  • Carla Wells provided the DEAT update.
  • See board packet for details.

V. Committee Updates

A.

Educational Excellence Committee Monthly Report

  • Jason Rhodes provided the Educational Excellence update.
  • See the board packet for details.

B.

Overview of December MAP Data

  • Rhiannon Laurent provided an overview of MAP data.
  • See board packet for details.

C.

Finance & Operations Committee Monthly Report

  • Ben Sutton provided the Buildings & Grounds update, see board packet for details.
  • Emily Ormsby provided the overall Finance & Operations update, see board packet for details.

D.

Vote: Updated Financial Resolution

Emily Ormsby made a motion to approve the updated financial resolution.
Ben Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Vote: Amended 2021-2022 Budget

Emily Ormsby made a motion to approve the amended 2021-2022 budget.
Kristi Malloy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Governance Committee Monthly Report

  • Rhonda Collins provided the Governance Committee update.
  • See board packet for details.

G.

Nominations Task Force Update

  • Angela Christie provided the Nominations Task Force Update.
  • See board packet for details.

H.

Fund Development Committee Monthly Report

  • Barrett Coker Krise provided the Fund Development update.
  • See board packet for details.

VI. Executive Session

A.

jason moved to enter exec session/Rhonda second.

  • Jason Rhodes made a motion to enter Executive Session, Rhonda Collins seconded the motion.
  • the Governing Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the evaluation and rating of a public officer or employee.
  • Pouya Dianat made a motion to return to the public meeting, Rhonda Collins seconded the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

  • Emily Ormsby made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
  • Jason Rhodes seconded the motion.

 

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,
Kristi Malloy