The GLOBE Academy

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Location

4105 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
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. Rogers, C. White, D. Reynolds, J. Garcia, K. Monroe, L. Pacheco, M. Adams, R. Hudak, S. Camara

Directors Absent

A. Patel, M. Hudson

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

D. Reynolds

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

K. Monroe

Guests Present

Amy Sue Mann, Angelina Jeffers, C. Elliott-Earby, Christina Steiner, Cutia Blunt, J. Clues, Jeremiah Byars, K. Holder, L. Hancock, LaTasha Adams, Meghan Cottrell, Natalie Scott, Robyn Brandman

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 Jan 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

C.

Vision, Mission and Core Values

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

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Robyn Brandman commented on the progress of the discipline policy for 6th and 7th grade. She also commented on the deliverables that have not been fulfilled, such as the Legacy Wall which has not been updated since 2015. She urged that deliverables be established that are realistic. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.

B.

Approve Minutes

J. Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 12-16-19.
M. Adams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. PTCC Report

A.

PTCC Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. The oral report was given by Laura Hancock.

V. Administration and Committee Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

D. Reynolds arrived.
Cutia Blunt provided a report on the highlights from Lower Campus. Marsha Huitt provided a report on the highlights from Upper Campus. A formal report was included in the agenda packet. A discussion was held about the 2020-2021 school calendar. Sharon commented on how the inclement weather days were numbered on the calendar. Aba asked about possibly noting when the following school year would begin. Christi said the goal is the have the school calendar established two years out instead of one and that perhaps during the summer, the school calendar for the following year could be discussed and approved.

Aba made a motion to approve the 2020-21 school calendar. Motion seconded by Luis. Motion approved by all present.

There was a brief discussion regarding the job descriptions for ED, HOS, AHOS and coordinators and the roles/responsibilities chart from teachers to executive director. Ryan stated that Christi delivered them on time as agreed to, but indicated that he would prefer more time to review them more thoroughly. Consideration of them will be held until the next Board meeting.
 

B.

Academic Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. 

C.

Finance Committee Report

Financials were included in the agenda packet. Luis indicated that at the next meeting the timeline for next year's budget will be put forth. The goal is to have the budget presented no later than the end of March. There will be two public budget meetings. 

D.

Facilities Committee Report

There was no formal report this month. Ryan indicated that the committee met two weeks ago. The committee has been focused on the master plans. The priorities for UC were the focus of the meeting, particularly safety and security. Quotes will be solicited for security cameras and options for enclosing the front entrance. Next steps for LC are to conduct a prioritization exercise for that campus as well, despite not owning the property. Meghann indicated that last summer a grant was awarded for security cameras. The grant award was $40K and will be used by April. Christi stated they are in the process of soliciting for RFQs to determine what the total cost will be.

E.

Development Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet.

F.

Communications Committee Report

There was no formal report this month. Sharon mentioned that there will be a future discussion with Anita about possibly discontinuing this committee. 
K. Monroe left.

G.

Governance Committee Report

There was no formal report this month. Sharon and Aba stated that they will meet to discuss the work of this committee and subsequently, establish committee meeting dates that will be posted on the school's calendar and BoardOnTrack.

H.

Strategic Planning Committee Report

There was no formal report this month. The next update from the strategic plan will be given at the March Board meeting.

I.

Diversity Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. 

J.

Executive Director Evaluation and Support Committee Report

There was no formal report this month. Ryan stated that Christi has draft goals and they are working to finalize them. They will also schedule her mid-year review for February. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

The next scheduled meeting is set for February 24, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Upper Campus.
R. Hudak made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. White 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2020.01.27 PTCC Report.pdf
  • 2020.01.27 Executive Director's Report.pdf
  • 2020.01.27 Academic Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.01.27 Finance Committee.pptx
  • SWOT Analysis Diagram.jpg
  • 2020.01.27 Development Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.01.27 Diversity Committee Report.pdf