The GLOBE Academy

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Notice of this meeting was posted at both campuses and on the GLOBE website in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1.

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests Discuss Drew Reynolds
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Drew Reynolds
  C. Vision, Mission and Core Values Discuss Drew Reynolds 5 m
   

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.
 
II. Public Comment 7:05 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Drew Reynolds 5 m
   

Please note: Each speaker may speak for up to two minutes. Speakers are cautioned from making comments that involve an individual staff member, a personnel action, a student disciplinary matter, a complaint about an individual student or any pending legal matter for which The GLOBE is engaged. Speakers are asked to state their remarks in a courteous manner. As a matter of protocol, Board members will not respond to public comments. 

 
III. Consent Agenda 7:10 PM
  A. Approve Agenda Vote Drew Reynolds 5 m
  B. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Drew Reynolds 5 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Directors Meeting on February 27, 2023  
IV. GLOBE Staff Report: DLI 7:20 PM
  A. GLOBE Staff Report: DLI Discuss Sandra Daniel 10 m
  B. Admissions Report Discuss Christi Elliott-Earby 5 m
V. Committee Updates 7:35 PM
  A. GLOBE New Elementary Campus Facility Update: Process & Governance Discuss Drew Reynolds 10 m
   

Drew will provide an update on New Elementary Campus work completed and identify process and governance matters for board consideration. 

 
  B. GLOBE NEW Elementary Campus: Project Overview and Timeline Discuss Lillian Norton 20 m
   

Lillian Norton and representatives from BDR will provide an overview of the New GLOBE Elementary Campus project timeline. 

 
  C. Facility Financing: Piper Sandler - Bonds 101 Discuss 30 m
   

Piper Sandler will provide an overview of the process for issuing bonds and discuss GLOBE's current financial position with respect to the New GLOBE Elementary Campus.

 
  D. Architects: Freespace Discuss 15 m
   

Architects from the firm Freespace will be introduced to the board. Architects will discuss their process for supporting the project, including how to incorporate community and school voice/feedback. 

 
  E. Transportation Discuss Jabari Clark 30 m
   

Jabari Clark and Lillian Norton will update the board on work completed on transportation efforts to date. 

 
  F. Capital Campaign: Update Discuss Drew Reynolds 5 m
   

Drew will present briefly on exploratory work on capital fundraising.

 
  G. Finance Committee: FY24 Budget Discuss Lorena Ferro Borges 20 m
   

Lorena Ferro (Treasurer) will present FY24 budget for consideration and discussion.

 
  H. Charter Renewal Update Discuss Drew Reynolds 5 m
   

Drew Reynolds will update the board on the passage of GLOBE's 2023-2028 charter with items for consideration. 

 
  I. Governance: Recruitment Update Discuss Teri Williams 10 m
   

Teri Williams and Michelle Hayes will discuss updates in board recruitment. 

 
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business 10:00 PM
  A. Votes: New GLOBE Elementary Campus Vote Drew Reynolds 10 m
   
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Intent resolution
  • Reimbursement resolution
 
  B. Vote: Facilities and Transportation Committee Vote Drew Reynolds 5 m
   

Vote to establish Facilities and Transportation Committee, vote to nominate Lillian Norton and Jabari Clark to serve as co-chairs.

 
VIII. Executive Session 10:15 PM
  A. To discuss real estate and legal matters. Discuss Drew Reynolds 30 m
IX. Closing Items 10:45 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Drew Reynolds