Public comments are encouraged and must remain in accordance with WIA policies and procedures.  The board allows any stakeholder an open forum to state their comments during any regularly scheduled or special meeting of the Board of Directors.
 

• Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person.
• This is not a question and answer session, but rather an opportunity for stakeholders to share their thoughts and opinions in a respectful manner.
• Those wishing to comment to should sign up in advance of the meeting via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F-1HHyOAtNISLHxyfyZ9e_a3DPZZBCX7bubkbqZ9nlY/viewform.  

Please note, online sign up will close fifteen minutes before the start of the meeting. Those wishing to speak that have not signed up online in advance of the meeting may sign up in person prior to the beginning of the board meeting.

• In the interest of time, all policies and procedures, specifically time limits, will be strictly enforced.

*  Report on Renewal Meeting

TRAINING UPDATES

• GOVERNANCE TRAINING: GETTING STARTED IN CANVAS
• WIA Fall Board Training Session: October 20th at 4pm
• Board On Track Tutorials

The LOA represents the charter school's understanding and acknowledgement that it is operated as part of APS and is subject to the Atlanta Board of Education's control and management. 

The LOA must be signed on an annual basis. 

Wesley participates in a common online application system (Apply APS) along with other charters in the district. This has helped to greatly improve the application and lottery process for Wesley. For us to participate, there is an MOU (called the Apply APS Charter Agreement) that must be signed and submitted.

Governance Committee Co-Chair:  Donica Johnson

Governance Committee Goals for 2022-2023:  (1) Recruitment of New Board Members; (2) Review WIA By-Laws and make necessary revisions; and (3) Complete a deep dive into enrollment numbers at WIA.  Discuss and develop strategies to increase/sustain enrollment numbers.

Discussion on Continuing Virtual/In Person Meetings.  General consensus from Governance is that virtual is more convenient and gets better attendance.  Could possible consider hybrid model under Open Meetings Act.  Also want to discuss a Board get together to meet in person (even if not related to Board Meeting.

- Chair

- Vice Chair

1. 3% increase in school climate score (includes chronic absenteeism) 

2. 3% increase in student growth in ELA MAP scores 

3. 3% increase in student growth in Math MAP scores 

4. Decrease % of violent incidents by 5% 

Development Committee Strategy

1. 2022-2023 Fundraising Goal 

◦ Wesley’s 2021-2024 Development Strategic Plan outlines goals 

◾$110,000 ($125,000 stretch) 

◾Matching grant of $20,000 

◾Foundation cultivation

1. Confirmation of committee members:  Chip, Ewa, Mazie Lynn, Senaca, Jason, Lisa, Erline and Rachel
2. Committee Goals
   1. Achieve unmodified audit of FY 22 financials to include single audit associated with federal funds
   2. Complete all required financial reporting to APS, State of Georgia, Federal Government and any other grantors in a timely manner
       
   3. Develop a midyear budget revision for presentation to the Board for approval in February 2023
   4. Develop a proposed budget for FY 2024 for presentation to the Board for approval in June 2023
   5. Assist as appropriate with charter renewal efforts
3. Update on FY 2022 audit
4. Discussion of July 31, 2022 unaudited financials  (attachment)
    
5. Discussion of enrollment and associated budget implications