The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Location
2225 Heritage Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30345
Notice of this meeting was posted at campus and on the GLOBE website in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1.
Directors Present
A. Patel, B. Williams, C. White, J. Archila, S. Camara
Directors Absent
M. Hudson, R. Hudak, S. Moore, W. Acree
Guests Present
C. Elliott-Earby, K. Holder
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Camara called a meeting of the board of directors of The GLOBE Academy to order on Monday Feb 26, 2018 at 7:02 PM.
C.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision, Mission and Core Values were read by board members.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Parent Robyn Brandman made a comment about the school disseminating its security policy in light of recent events.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
The agenda and minutes were passed by consent without objection.
B.
Approve Minutes
S. Camara made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting on 01-29-18 Board of Directors Meeting on 01-29-18.
A. Patel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. PTCC Report
A.
PTCC Presentation
PTCC Co-chair Kim Rosero gave a verbal presentation on PTCC, which was accompanied by a written report and a financial report. The GLOBE Auction is set for March 17, 2018. Select volunteers were recognized for their efforts on PTCC initiatives. Checks that come in to PTCC should be forwarded to Denise (cc: Will and Anita). Quotes for a re-paved blacktop were given to the Board.
V. Administration and Committee Reports
A.
Head of School Report
A discussion was held on the 2018-2019 school calendar.
Chip made a motion to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar. Juan seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the motion.
Kudos to Susan Mellage and her team for their work on lottery enrollment. UC Community Service Day is March 23rd. A group of students will be performing next month at the Capitol for International Day. Milestones dates will be posted on the school's website. A message will be sent out regarding the school's safety plan. School administration decided LC will not participate in the planned national walk-out, whereas students at UC may participate provided that they write a letter, which will later be sent to legislators.
Chip made a motion to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar. Juan seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the motion.
Kudos to Susan Mellage and her team for their work on lottery enrollment. UC Community Service Day is March 23rd. A group of students will be performing next month at the Capitol for International Day. Milestones dates will be posted on the school's website. A message will be sent out regarding the school's safety plan. School administration decided LC will not participate in the planned national walk-out, whereas students at UC may participate provided that they write a letter, which will later be sent to legislators.
B.
Academic Committee Report
There is no formal report this month. The next committee meeting will be held on February 28th. Three new members are set to join the committee.
C.
Finance Committee Report
The interim financials through January 2018 were included in the packet. Additional funding was received from the county in January. Information is being gathered on the new funding model before it is applied next year. Committee will vote on budget changes at the next meeting and discuss changes to the financial policy.
D.
Facilities Committee Report
A formal report was included in the packet. An updated site plan will possibly be available at the next Board meeting.
E.
Development Committee Report
There is no formal report this month. Work is still being done to finalize the numbers from GLOBE Rocks!
F.
Strategic Planning Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Preparations are being made to close out the current Strategic Plan and work toward a new Strategic Plan.
G.
Governance Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet.
H.
Communications Committee Report
There is no formal report this month. Exit survey results are being finalized. There will be an update on the school's branding efforts at the next BOD meeting.
I.
Diversity Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Lower Campus.
A. Patel made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Archila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder