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.

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. 

Lillian Norton and Jabari Clark will present a brief update on transportation options. 

• A motion to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management Services provided by BDR Partners and included in the meeting packet for The GLOBE Academy in the renovation of the new Lower/Elementary Campus. 
• A motion to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Modular Classrooms provided by BDR Partners and included in the meeting packet for The GLOBE Academy in the renovation of the new Lower/Elementary Campus. 
• A motion to approve updated proposal from TSS for site survey of Clairmont Campus in the amount of $22,700 ($19,500 + $3,200) to allow for site survey to include arborist report. 

Board Treasurer Lorena Ferro will provide an update from Finance Committee and also share details for the FY 2023-2024 annual budget. 

Board Treasurer Lorena Ferro will present vote for annual budget. 

• A motion to approve the proposal for Roof Repair Services provided by B&L Contracting Services and included in the meeting packet for the repair of the roof at Upper Campus in the amount of $52,890. 

Board Chair Drew Reynolds and Treasurer Lorena Ferro will present votes for additional GLOBE contracts, including: Nutrition, Technology, and 6th grade Laptops. 

• A motion to approve the proposal for Nutrition Services provided by Simply Elegant and included in the meeting packet for providing student meals and nutrition services. 
• A motion to approve the proposal for Technology Services provided by LogicSpeak and included in the meeting packet for the provision of technology supportive services in the amount of $3,360.00 per month for SY 23-24. 
• A motion to approve the proposal for 6th Grade Laptops provided by Staples and included in the meeting packet for the purchase of 150 new laptops for 6th grade students in the amount of $61,092.00. 

Governance Committee Chair Teri Williams will lead discussion of committee updates as well as updates related to board recruitment.  

• A motion to add Breck Heidlberg and Adrienne McMillion as new members to the Board of Directors. 
• A motion to approve Breck Heidlberg to the position of Strategic Planning Co-Chair
• A motion to approve Adrienne McMillion to the position of Development 

Votes will be held for the following officer positions: 

• A motion to elect Drew Reynolds as Board Chair for SY 2023-2024. 
• A motion to elect Lillian Norton as Vice Chair for for SY 2023-2024.  
• A motion to elect Jabari Clark as Board Secretary for for SY 2023-2024.  
• A motion to elect Lorena Ferro as Board Treasurer for for SY 2023-2024.  

Strategic Planning Chair Kimberly Henshaw will provide updates on the strategic plan. 

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

Board Secretary Jabari Clark to present board meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.