The GLOBE Academy

Minutes

Facilities Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Location

4105 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
Vision, Mission and Core Values
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.

Committee Members Present

C. Elliott-Earby, J. Limor, J. Minderhout, J. Ross, R. Hudak

Committee Members Absent

D. Clayton-Purvis, J. Garcia

Guests Present

Chris Stevens, K. Holder

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Hudak called a meeting of the Facilities & Transportation Planning (FTP) Committee of The GLOBE Academy to order on Tuesday Oct 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

II. Facilities

A.

Update on Status of UC Renovations

Jerry reported that the Upper Campus renovation is substantially complete. Ryan asked about the status of payments to Hogan. Jerry reported that there is one outstanding invoice and payment.

B.

Update on Status of residential property master plan

Jerry reported that Root Studio has completed the Upper Campus Exterior Master Plan and it was presented at the August Board meeting. The plan includes fencing, improved intersection, house demolition, play area, outdoor classroom, security and lighting, bus parking, parking lot improvements and building access control. Ryan asked Jerry if Root Design could provide an itemized estimate for the items on the UC Master Plan by the next meeting. Jerry said that they could. Jerry agreed to provide Root's quote by the next meeting on 11/12. Stevens asked if we know the tree replacement rule for DeKalb County. No one knew. Jerry agreed to find out.

C.

Update on status of LC Master Plan

Jerry reported that we engaged Root Studio to complete the Lower Campus Master Plan. GLOBE staff has had one meeting with Root to discuss priorities. GLOBE staff has a meeting with Root on 10/17. Root will present results of their due diligence and recommendations. Jerry reported that Lower Campus will likely need a new HVAC system very soon.

D.

Review any new capital of facilities needs

Jerry reported that there are no controls on the chiller at UC. Ryan recommended that we review the Facility Parent Action Committee Project List at every Facilities Committee meeting. Judy reported that we re-finished the gym floor over Fall break. Judy reported that the 8th grade classrooms got projectors mounted in the ceiling. Soon we will do the same for the rest of the UC classrooms then move to LC. Jerry reported that we have a grant for a new roof and gutters at UC. Jerry reported that the last of the playground equipment went in at LC including the play structure, new basketball poles and nets. 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Hudak