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Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

Minutes

Educational Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 10, 2022 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), Hanah Goldberg (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Pouya Dianat (remote), Rhiannen Laurent (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Cathey Goodgame

Guests Present

Mark Sanders (remote), Ruth Link-Gelles (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jason Rhodes called the meeting to order at 4:32

C.

Approve Minutes

Carla Wells made a motion to approve the minutes from the January meeting.
Pouya Dianat seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Educational Excellence

A.

DEAT Update on Outreach for Lottery

Carla Wells provided an update on DEAT's community outreach efforts, including an information session at literature drop-offs at local preschools and literature distribution and an offer of free meal delivery at the Martin Street and Trestletree communities.  

B.

Update on Implementation of DEI Recommendations

Chuck Meadows reported continued progress on implementation of the recommendations of the DEI report, including the establishment of two full-time positions for the purpose of achieving DEI goals.  

C.

Update on 2022-2023 Calendar, Daily Schedule

Chuck Meadows presented a proposed calendar to the Committee, & it was agreed that it would be voted on at the March board meeting, after receiving feedback from the school community.  

D.

Check-in on Preparations for Lottery

Chuck Meadows confirmed that at the February board meeting, statistician Jarod Apperson would be making recommendations regarding how to achieve diversity goals via this year's lottery.  

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 5:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jason Rhodes
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2022-2023 Proposed Calendar.pdf