Excelsior Village Academies
Minutes
Excelsior Village Academies' Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
The Excelsior Village Academies' Board of Directors will meet in person. Please see the location below:
5295 Highway 155 N; Stockbridge, GA 30281
You can also join virtually. Please see the meeting details below:
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Directors Present
A. Holmes (remote), D. Paige, K. Rutherford, N. Brinson, R. Hutchins (remote), T. Burrell (remote), W. Smith
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Flowers
Non Voting Members Present
M. Flowers
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. CEO Report
A.
Enrollment
B.
CPF Review
Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) Overview - Review is February 17
SY25:
- Academic: Unavailable b/c sample was too small; only one tested grade in Year 1
- For SY26, we have 4 tested grades that will be factored into this rating
- Financial Performance: Did not meet standards
- For SY26, we are looking to be more intentional about getting these points, ensuring policies are strong
- Operational Performance: Approaching Standards
- For SY26, continuing to track all the parts of this measure to ensure we are getting all the available points
C.
Academics
iReady Reading Data [Fall to Winter]
- Progress toward Annual Typical Growth Target: 47%
- % of scholars with less than 40% of annual typical growth: 45%
- % of scholars with less than 40% of annual stretch growth goal: 61%
At MOY:
47 (23%) Scholars were mid or above grade level, ~10% growth
31 (15%) Scholars were early on grade level, ~0% growth
78 (39%) Scholars were one grade level below, 7% decline
25 (12%) Scholars were two grade levels below, 1% decline
20 (10%) Scholars were three or more grade levels below, 3% decline
iReady Math Data [Fall to Winter]
- Progress toward Annual Typical Growth Target: 36%
- % of scholars with less than 40% of annual typical growth: 52%
- % of scholars with less than 40% of annual stretch growth goal: 64%
At MOY:
17 (8%) Scholars were mid or above grade level, ~10% growth
30 (14%) Scholars were early on grade level, ~0% growth
96 (42%) Scholars were one grade level below, 7% decline
34 (18%) Scholars were two grade levels below, 1% decline
21 (11%) Scholars were three or more grade levels below, 3% decline
IRLA Data [Fall to Winter]
- 88 Scholars (40%) proficient or above
- 41 Scholars (18%) at-risk
- 78 Scholars (35%) emergency
III. Finance Committee Update
A.
Monthly Financial Update
Headline: QBE initial amendment was offset by contracted services, decreasing net income
- Increase in QBE as of today, but midyear QBE has not been released
- Increase in SPED services, spending has been higher for those contracted services
- Current Forecast: $115,674 (October 2025)
Headline: QBE reduction, contracted services & digital subscriptions have decreased net income
- Variance in expenses is -$88,507
- Net Income is -$212,757 (December 2025)
- In short, the budget increased, and revenue has decreased over the course of SY26
Days Cash on Hand:
- October: 32
- December: 37
SCSC Dashboard Update:
- Would be approaching financial performance standards
IV. Governance Committee Update
A.
Policy Review
Postponed till next board meeting.
B.
Governance Training
- Governance Training: February 11
- There is an absence form but you will have to be trained by SCSC
V. Upcoming Events
A.
School Events
- Hot Chocolate Sip and Paint
- Jan 30 - 11-1p
- Sneaker Ball
- Feb 13 (Tentative)
VI. Board Business
A.
Next Meetings
- Febuary 26
Attendance Zone Expansion Update
Enrollment Update