Wesley International Academy
Minutes
December Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Media Center
Directors Present
A. Hunter, A. Sumter, D. Hrabe, E. Cater, J. Ziemann, K. Jones, O. Okwara, R. Moorman, S. Williams
Directors Absent
K. Boyer
Guests Present
Allison Haley (remote), C. Hudson, C. Wyatt, Christina Prude, Clay Elrod (remote), Courtney Roberts (remote), Danielle Algere (remote), Edwin (remote), Felstrop, Jennifer Rogers-Givens (remote), Kemp, Kyra Mobley (remote), L. Price (remote), Leftridge, R. Edwards, R. Pavone, Rickella Hudson (remote), Ron Gates (remote), S. Finney, S. Smith, Sarah Harper (remote), Shanika Thomas (remote), Shena Holland (remote), Shereen Pierce (remote), TiAnna C (remote), Ugonna Love (remote), Yashica Douglas (remote), Yasmeen Aaron (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve December Agenda
D.
Approve October Minutes
E.
Community Comments
II. Vice Chair Updates
A.
Training Requirements
Board training is required for all board members.
Reminders: New board members must complete 15 hours of training.
Existing board members require 9 hours of training.
Existing board members have 3 hours (of training) remaining for this year.
The Jan 15 board training will be held remotely. This will account for 3 hours.
All training must be done by June 30.
Some training is self paced.
New board members will need 6 additional hours after January 15.
III. Executive Director Update
A.
General Updates
• Superintendent Dr. Johnson visited the school, observed classes, and provided positive feedback.
• Literacy program recognized for significant state-level gains.
• Wesley received PBIS recognition for school climate (second-highest award).
• Ninth consecutive clean audit completed.
• Literacy Night attendance was the largest to date.
Facilities and Move Update:
• Coan facility: 48 classrooms, 100,000 sq. ft. more space, though only 4 additional classrooms.
• Planned upgrades: plumbing, HVAC, LED lighting, generator, elevator, and plumbing fixtures.
B.
Charter Goal Updates
Academic:
• Increase CCRPI by 4%.
• Improve Content MAP progress.
• Achieve MYP science progress (+10%) and meet PYP progress goals.
• ELA ranked 10th and Math 9th in the district.
Finance:
• Avoid loan defaults.
• Complete audit by November.
Governance:
• Ensure board training and attendance goals are met.
• Reflect diversity in legal goals.
IV. Governance
A.
Committee Goal Updates
B.
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Board Meetings
Consent Agenda Introduction:
• New process to streamline voting by addressing non-discussion items together.
• Pros: Efficient voting, more discussion time for critical issues.
• Cons: Requires board members to review agendas prior to meetings.
• Scheduled for a vote at the April meeting.
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Stem Implementation
STEM Progress:
• Professional Development: Sent 12 staff members to a STEM conference; 2 teachers pursuing certification.
• Engagements: Collaborations with Chick-fil-A, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and others.
• Upcoming STEM Night and robotics competition.
Delta Community Credit Union Partnership:
• Funding for a PYP field trip and project kits.
VI. Finance
A.
FY 24 Audit Report Review
• Clean audit achieved (9th consecutive year).
• Challenges in maintaining clean audits acknowledged.
B.
Federal Spending (CARES 3)
• CARES Act funds ($480K) spent and reimbursed.
C.
Quarter 1 Financials
• Revenue aligned with projections.
• Primary expenses: compensation and pensions.
No Comments