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

Vision, Mission and Core Values were read by board members. 

Parent Melissa Montgomery asked a question about students having the ability to earn high school credits for foreign language. 

The agenda and minutes were passed by consent without objection. 

A formal report was included in the agenda packet.

Lindsey Mann, the school's data coordinator, conducted a presentation on MAP results and projections on reading and math for Winter 17/18. 

Sandra Daniel, the school's language coordinator, presented on capstone trips, specifically the variables considered, the company chosen, associated costs and a status update. A discussion was held regarding the Board having an opportunity to review the Educational Tours contract. In addition, a discussion was held about the possibility of dedicated fundraising to offset the cost of trips.

Judy Limor, the UC Assistant HOS, conducted a presentation on Middle School Language, addressing specifically focused word study and gaps in knowledge. Judy also spoke about the way in which student could obtain high school credits for foreign language. 

No meeting was held this month, due to inclement weather. Meeting will be held next month. Ryan reported that there are four people who have expressed interest in joining the committee. Two of the interested parties have a background in second language acquisition. Follow-up will be conducted to further gauge their interest. 

There is no formal report this month. The most current financials have been updated on the school's website. There is a pending update on the budget. 

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Discussions are still being held to obtain the certificate of occupancy for the house adjacent to Upper Campus. 

A formal report was attached in the agenda packet. No meeting was held this month. A meeting will be held within the next few weeks. Will said that the board should explore the possibility of establishing a reserve fund. A future vote will be held on establishing a reserve fund. 

There is no formal report this month. The previous Strategic Plan needs to be closed out, as there are a few outstanding items. Preparations for the new Strategic Plan are already in the works. 

There is no formal report this month. The GLOBE's charter was recently renewed. This committee will cease to exist, save for the final action of allocating items to the respective committees to monitor in order to produce an annual report. 

There is no formal report this month. Based on preliminary estimates, GLOBE Rocks! was a success. Final results will be provided in a future meeting. 

There is no formal report this month. There was no meeting this past month. Monique reported that there will be a future meeting to plan out the work of the subcommittee, which will be chaired by Brian. In addition, a follow-up meeting will be held with Christi within the next 10 days. 

The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Lower Campus.