The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Notice of this meeting was posted at both campuses and on the GLOBE website in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1.
Directors Present
A. Kang, A. McMillon (remote), A. Tertichny, D. Torre Gibney (remote), F. Sun, H. Portier (remote), N. Cowan, P. Castro, S. Ellis, S. Yasyerli, T. Russell
Directors Absent
J. Tanaja
Guests Present
Cierra Chuly Boyd, Denise Clayton-Purvis (remote), Jen Parker (remote), Katrina Rosado Torres, O'Shae Bridges
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
B.
Approve Minutes
IV. Academic Reports
A.
MAP Scores
August will be more comprehensive
Overview - schoolwide goal was ambitiuos; 85% of students meeting individualized MAP goals; did not reach benchmark. UC increasd 21 % points in math and LC increase in 13%. LC posted significant gains in reading. UC - reading declines in 6th and 7th.
1st year with new math curriculum - increase - LC
UC - 79% exceeded math goal; 6th grade increased from 22%-50% in increase
areas of concern - UC reading (6th and 7th)
Grades 5 and 8 improved
looking at new middle school curriculum to see what to adopt
Below Organizational Goal of 85%
Students who missed goals were between 8-11 points for UC and 6-7 points for LC
V. Strategic Plan Update
A.
Discuss Strategic Plan Accomplishments & Opportunities
25-26 SY was Year 2 of Five Year Plan
*developed new tracking system to monitor progress
*on track
*19 strategies (37% met, 52.5% in progress and 10.5% unmet)
*test scores are one year behind due to availability of scores
Student Success - CCRPI not available yet; in progress of communicate strategy; develop all students
Financial Sustainability - hired part/time development and increased donor base
1% increase in grants; 2.9% increase from fundraising; maintained bond rating; kicked off Capital Campaign
Communication/Engagement - increase survey participation in progress, leverage staff surveys, in progress, increase parent participation by 5% per year met
Data Driven - in progress utilizing data guide to compile all data and data markers; met (data reporting calendar prior to start of school year)
Leadership, Recruitment- professional development plan met; active leadership pipeline in progress; RACI matrix maintained - not met
Operations
transportation asset - looking at shuttle between campuses in progress; develop plan for build out space for MS, met; annual facilities calendar, in progress
Looking ahead - key focus strategic operations, formalize meeting cadence for reporting metrics
Priority strategic initiatives - communication, data driven, leadership and professional development
D. Tore-Gibney - to meet with A. Tertichny regarding CCRPI goal change
VI. Cultural and Community Engagement Update
A.
Update on Community & Cultural Engagement
Leadership Team Development
administered IDI to members of leadership team
conducted individual debriefs and group debrief
explored strengths and growth opportunities and established shared framework for objectives and community engagement
Next steps/look at themes: community members experience school differently, intentional listening critical, building belonging requires ongoing reflection, data and community voice guide future priorities
Looking ahead - community listening survey - want to hear from GLOBE parents about what is important to them, identify strengths within community culture, surface unmet needs
26-27 Goals - analyze survey findings, develop strategies, support initiatives that strengthen belonging
VII. Finance Report
A.
Proposed Budget SY 2026-2027
none
B.
Vote Regarding Financial Controls Policy
change to policy was gift card policy added
attempt to mitigate risk b/c we do not use gift cards and needed to update titles
C.
Vote Regarding Turf for Lower Campus
J. Parker discussed issue with LC turf, muddy and unsafe; need artificial turf; received three proposals for artificial turf; $189,500.00. S. Ellis asked if area is different than playground area; J. Parker said it is. N. Cowan brought up safety concerns in turf. J. Parker addressed safety of turn in heat, a concern is rubber infill and this would not be rubber (wrapped silica) reduces heat of turf, J. Parker said this will last longer than sand; this reduces dust impact.D. Torre Gibney asked about turf being hot and having odors. J. Parker said type of infill we are using is not hot or odorous. It will be hotter than dirt or grass but not going to be as hot w/rubber infill. S. Yasyerli asked about procurement policy and this is above 100k threshold, bids were dropped in folder for board review, S. Ellis asked if this was additional expense for projects. J. Parker answered this fit with the special project budget. A. Tertichny asked about maintenance of turf. J. Parker said it’s about $5,000 every three years. There is a warranty. C. Elliott Earby said this company did projects at UC and they are happy. P. Castro asked about warranties. J. Parker answered that turf has 10 year warranty and 1 year for work. A. McMillon asked about the materials. J. Parker said into the turf fill is envirofill to help weight it done. Turf is built for high traffic playgrounds. A. McMillon asked if this is a forever chemical. N. Cowan said the NHI forever chemical is more tied to rubber infill. J. Parker said most publicized risks are infill. F. Sun asked about drainage. J. Parker said that turf will sit at top of hill. A. Tertichny mentioned this would be only alternative. D. Purvis answered this would likely be expense. N. Cowan believes it is a good option. C. Elliott says that every vendor said this is only option. J. Parker said that looking to improve and add more natural elements too. S. Yaseyerli asked why it was so much lower. C. Elliott-Earby said they are offering a discount. Parent owns the company.
D.
Vote Regarding Bond Buy Back
S. Ellis discussed using proceeds from lawsuit to reduce debt (bond buyback). upsides - strengthen financials. interest rates are higher right now and sustained longer than market anticipated; some bonds are trading at discount. opportunity to retire debt. need to delegate Raymond James to run program. Pay semi-annual interest. Need to find seller. Raymond James charges a fee. S. Ellis said this is still good deal. Looking at secondary market - either pay down debt or buy back whatever is better deal. Have six months after event.
E.
Tech MSP RFP
Have IT Director and Asst Director, up for renewal for tech company, only one RFP right now but contract ends June 30th. want to delegate authority to smaller committee.
VIII. Governance Report
A.
Governance Update
Discussed board members education hours and bylaw requirements of board composition
B.
Vote Regarding Governance Chair
C.
Vote Regarding Charter Renewal Chair
D.
Vote Regarding Development
E.
Vote regarding Board Officer Chair
F.
Vote Regarding Vice Chair
G.
Vote regarding Treasurer
H.
Vote regarding Secretary
I.
Vote Regarding Ex-Officio
Newly elected board members abstained from officer votes.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Legal Matter
B.
Real Estate Matter
C.
HR Matter
all new board members voted yes
all new board members voted yes
read aloud