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The GLOBE Academy

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Upper Campus

4105 Briarcliff Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30345

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 Jabari Clark 1 m
  B. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Jabari Clark 1 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Directors Meeting on June 26, 2023  
IV. Executive Director Report 7:12 PM
  A. GLOBE Progress FYI Christi Elliott-Earby 5 m
   

The Executive Director will provide an update on the state of GLOBE at the start of the academic year. 

  
  B. Vote for new roof at UC Vote Drew Reynolds 1 m
  C. Vote for NWEA Map Testing Contract Renewal Vote Jabari Clark 1 m
  D. Vote to Approve Nutrition Contract Vote Christi Elliott-Earby 5 m
   
  • A motion to enter a temporary contract with LUNCH N’ THINGS to provide all school day food services for The GLOBE Academy through December 5, 2023 with a potential extension through June 30, 2024.
  
V. Board Planning 7:24 PM
  A. Board Committee Discussion Discuss Jabari Clark 10 m
   
  • Discussion of in-person meetings 
  • Discussion of current board committee structure
  
VI. Committee Updates 7:34 PM
  A. Transportation/Facilities Update Discuss Lillian Norton 10 m
   

Facilities and Transportation Chairs will present a brief update on transportation options and discuss the modular options for the new campus. The committee will also review the schematic designs for Milligan and Family Life Center at the new campus.

  
  B. Vote for Project Scope and Site Proposal Vote Jabari Clark 1 m
  C. Vote for modular vendor Vote Jabari Clark 1 m
  D. Vote to Approve 2nd Amendment to PSA Vote Drew Reynolds 3 m
   
  • A motion to approve the 2nd Amendment to the PSA agreement with Clairmont Presbyterian to:
    • Develop the Post-Closing Development Agreement, Shared Parking Agreement, Right of Second Offer Agreement and Restrictive Covenant on or prior to September 19, 2023, rather than at the end of the inspection period.
  
  E. Finance Committee Update Discuss Lorena Ferro Borges 10 m
   

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

  
  F. Vote to amend the budget Vote Lorena Ferro Borges 1 m
  G. Communications Committee Discuss Leigh Long 10 m
   

Discuss the parent survey

  
VII. New Business 8:10 PM
  A. Vote for conflict of interest update Vote Jabari Clark 1 m
  B. Discuss governance training Discuss Drew Reynolds 3 m
  C. Strategic Planning Survey FYI Kimberly Henshaw 2 m
   

Reminder of Strategic Planning Survey #3

  
VIII. Executive Session 8:16 PM
  A. To discuss a personnel matter and to discuss a property matter. Discuss Drew Reynolds 30 m
IX. Closing Items 8:46 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jabari Clark