The GLOBE Academy

Board of Directors Retreat - UPPER CAMPUS

Date and Time

Saturday August 18, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT

Location

4105 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30345
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision: To develop globally minded citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effect positive change in our world.
Mission: The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model, and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high- performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
Core Values: The GLOBE Academy’s core values are expressed in the acronym, CREST: Community, Respect, Empathy, Sustainability and Trust. These values are expected of the governing board, faculty, staff, parents, and students. They are woven into daily life at GLOBE and incorporated into the curriculum.
  •  Community: We are inclusive, and we nurture and support one another.
  •  Respect: We treat ourselves and each other with kindness and dignity.
  •  Empathy: We strive to understand and share the feelings of others.
  •  Sustainability: We aim to conserve our resources for optimal use in the present and future.
  •  Trust: We are committed to honesty, transparency, and respectfully sharing our thoughts and encouraging others to do the same.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. COFFEE and WELCOME
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Call the Meeting to Order
  D. Approve Minutes
II. GLOBE ACADEMY DIRECTORS RETREAT
  A. Introductions 9-9:30
   
Please share the following during your introduction:
  • Name
  • Position on the board
  • Day Job or what keeps you busy
  • What are you hoping to get out of today's retreat?
  B. Introductory Not-an-Icebreaker 9:30-10
  C. Updates from BoardOnTrack 10-10:30
  D. Break 10:30-10-:45
  E. Board / CEO Partnership . 10:45-11:45
   
  • Overview of the Governance -- Management Line
  • Governance -- Management Mini Case Studies
  • G.L.O.B.E Academy CEO/Board Partnership
  • End-of-the-Year CEO Evaluation
  • CEO Support & Evaluation Committee
  F. Lunch 11:45 - 12:15
  G. GLOBE Academy Organizational Priorities for SY18-19 . 12:15 - 1:45
  H. Break 1:45-2
  I. Form Follows Function . 2-2:30
   
After the full board has aligned on key priorities for the upcoming year, we will discuss what structural or composition changes the board may need to make, including what types of new board members we will recruit for this year to support those priorities. 
  J. Final Trainings + Closing Thoughts . 2:30 - 3
III. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting