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

Robyn Brandman commented on the necessity of ensuring there is an effective exit interview process for teachers who leave The GLOBE to work elsewhere. Sharon asked each of the guests at the meeting to introduce themselves and provide some brief background information.

The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.

There was no report provided this month.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Christi gave a presentation on The GLOBE's MAP data. A discussion was held about the 2018-19 school calendar. Juan noted that the draft school calendar has the first day of school as beginning on August 7th, yet the text in the margin has the first day of school beginning on August 5th. 

Chip made a motion to approve the 2018-19 school calendar. Motion seconded by Juan. Motion approved by all present.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet.

There was no formal report this month. Chip discussed the proposed amendments to the budget and the financials through January 31, 2019. Chip noted that moving forward there will be a less conservative approach on the budgeting, as the process for accounting for student attrition becomes more predictable. Chip noted that this week an RFP will be published for auditing services for the school. Chip stated that the current auditor made it known that he will put in a bid to continue providing his services. Chip also said that there will be one public hearing on the budget in April and another one in May. 

Ryan made a motion to amend the current fiscal year's budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Juan. Motion approved by all present.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Juan presented the floor plans for the UC interior renovation and elevator retrofit. 

Chip made a motion to approve the DBIA Design-Build Change Order Form, as written. Motion seconded by Katie. Motion approved by all present.

Juan stated that Jerry Ross has been hired as the on-site part-time Facilities Director. Christi said that Jerry will serve as the point person for the school's renovation projects. 

There was no formal report this month. Meghann reported that $67K was raised for the phase two goal of the playground project. Publix awarded $500 that will be put toward the playground project. There are pending grants for Lowe's, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. There will be a parent-led $1K grant for playground equipment. A grant for $10K will be submitted to Georgia Power for the playground project. The grant opportunity for the American Academy of Dermatology requires that a local dermatologist to recommend The GLOBE. Meghann indicated that there has been some difficulty identifying needs and asked the Board to submit feedback. 

There was no formal report this month. Sharon noted that Anita had to travel to Washington, D.C., which is why she was not in attendance at the meeting. Sharon also indicated that there were still some outstanding items that were in need of completion and updates will be hopefully provided on them at a future meeting.

There was no formal report this month. Sharon noted that Stacey was unable to attend the meeting due to falling ill over the weekend. Sharon also indicated that is arranging some time to meet with Stacey in the not-so-distant future.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Sharon noted that there is a Parent Coffee Talk - Strategic Planning session scheduled for 2/28 at 8:15 a.m. Katie also stated that the final strategic plan and implementation plan would be presented at the April Board meeting.

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. 

There was no formal report this month. Ryan stated that the committee met with Christi to discuss her mid-year review. 

Sharon discussed the need to have a Board Retreat in either March or April. Each Board member checked their availability and April 27th was set as the agreed upon date. Sharon said the retreat would last from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting will be held on March 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Upper Campus.