Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
ANCS Governing Board Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 28, 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), Rhonda Collins (remote)
Directors Absent
Pouya Dianat
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Irina Brimmell
Guests Present
Brooke Midgette (remote), C Owens (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Cory (remote), Jarod Apperson (remote), Jerry Hanes (remote), Joel Larsgaard (remote), Kelly McKenzie (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Mark Sanders (remote), Matt Altmix (remote), Nicole King (remote), Nicole Lupo (remote), Paige Teusink (remote), Rachel Ezzo (remote), Rhiannen Laurent (remote), Ruth Link-Gelles (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 Monday Feb 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Brain Smart Start
D.
Public Comment
- Matt Altmix provided a public comment.
- Joel Larsgaard provided a public comment.
E.
Approve Minutes from Prior Board Meeting
Jason Rhodes made a motion to approve the minutes from ANCS Governing Board Monthly Meeting on 01-20-22.
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 details.
III. School Leadership Updates
A.
Principals' Open Forum
- Mark Sanders provided an update for the middle campus.
- Lara Zelski provided an update for the elementary campus.
B.
Executive Director's Monthly Report
- Chuck Meadows provided the Executive Director's Monthly report, see board packet for 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 Committee update, see board packet for details.
B.
Lottery Recommendations
- Jarod Apperson provided lottery recommendations to the board, see board packet for recommendation letter.
C.
VOTE: Adopt Lottery Recommendations
Jason Rhodes made a motion to Apply the following weights to the upcoming lottery: 1000 for Zone 1 economically disadvantaged applicants, 500 for Zone 2 economically disadvantaged applicants, 100 for Zone 3 economically disadvantaged applicants.
Kristi Malloy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Angela Christie made a motion to Authorize the lottery administration team to move sufficient economically disadvantaged applicants, for each grade, from Zones 2 and 3 into Zone 1, to statistically increase the likelihood ANCS will achieve our goal of 22.8% economically disadvantaged students in each grade.
Jason Rhodes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Finance & Operations Committee Monthly Report
- Emily Ormsby provided the Finance and Operations Committee update, see board packet for details.
- Ben Sutton provided the Buildings and Grounds update, see board packet for details.
E.
Governance Committee Monthly Report
- Rhonda Collins provided the Governance Committee update, see board packet for details.
F.
Nominations Task Force Update
- Angela Christie provided the Nominations Task Force update, see board packet for details.
G.
Discussion: Communications Task Force
- Rhonda Collins opened the floor to discuss the creation of a Communications Task Force to refine content on governing board web page, document an outline for crisis communication, and create onboarding/training materials for new board members.
- Governance Committee will continue to discuss and determine if is makes sense to establish a task force, or to have individual board members take on projects. Members interested should reach out to Rhonda.
H.
Fund Development Committee Monthly Report
- Barrett Coker Krise provided the fund development update, see board packet for details.
VI. Housekeeping Items
A.
Housekeeping Items
- Kristi Malloy reminded the governing board of training requirements.
- Lee Kynes discussed the need to fill officer roles and committee chair positions for next year.
Irina Brimmell left.
Barrett Coker Krise made a motion to Enter executive session.
Jason Rhodes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
The Governing Board entered Executive Session to discuss matters related to an employee.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Angela Christie made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Jason Rhodes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristi Malloy
Kelly McKenzie led the group in an activity to unite, connect, disengage stress, and make a commitment.