The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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Notice of this meeting was posted at both campuses and on the GLOBE website in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1.
Special note: This meeting was conducted remotely, due to the declared national and state public health emergencies in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Special note: This meeting was conducted remotely, due to the declared national and state public health emergencies in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Directors Present
A. Rogers (remote), C. White (remote), D. Reynolds (remote), J. Clues (remote), K. Monroe (remote), L. Pacheco (remote), M. Adams (remote), M. Hudson (remote), R. Hudak (remote), S. Camara (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Patel, J. Garcia
Guests Present
A. Fields (remote), A. Weakley (remote), Adam, C. Elliott-Earby (remote), Cutia Blunt, D. Fagan (remote), Jen Parker, K. Holder (remote), L. Hancock (remote), Meg Brown, Robyn Brandman, S. Daniel (remote), Z. Funchess (remote)
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 Mar 30, 2020 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
Robyn Brandman commented on how impressed she has been at the level of communication and the manner in which the school has responded to the impact of COVID-19. She stated that she hopes that the Board committees are still working on the school initiatives, particularly the Strategic Plan. She said she would like to know the process to observe new and old teachers and inquired if there was a process in place at all. She noted that no one has owned the exit surveys and hoped that someone would take responsibility for this task.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.
B.
Approve Minutes
C. White made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 02-24-20.
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.
V. Administration and Committee Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Christi praised teachers and staff for how they have made distance learning such a success, particularly given the circumstances. Christi thanked Cutia Blunt for taking the lead on the technological aspect of distance learning. She also thanked parents for doing all that they have for the students and stated that it is a team effort for all involved. Meg Brown provided updates on the lottery.
B.
Academic Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Drew and Zakia provided a presentation on data-driven decision-making and the Winter MAP results.
C.
Finance Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Luis stated his expectation is to have next year's preliminary budget available for the April meeting. Given the current posture of the public health emergency, Luis indicated the two public budget hearings will likely be held remotely. Sharon said there was a meeting with the county last Thursday and they have worked to meet separately with each charter school. Sharon stated that she is hopeful the new calculation will be an amount above what is listed in the school's current contract. Sharon noted that all of the charter schools, with the exception of one, want to work together on this and the Board will potentially need to vote on any follow-up that may be necessary as a result.
D.
Facilities Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. The committee did not meet this month. Ryan stated that, prior to the public health emergency, there were discussions about finding a permanent committee chair and a likely decision on that will continue to be discussed.
E.
Development Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Meghann noted that the March meeting was canceled and hopefully the committee will have the chance to meet in April.
F.
Communications Committee Report
There was no formal report this month.
Ryan made a motion to elect Jonathan Clues as the chair of the Communications Committee, effectively immediately. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present.
Ryan made a motion to elect Jonathan Clues as the chair of the Communications Committee, effectively immediately. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present.
G.
Governance Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. Aba reported that the committee has meet twice: once in March and once in April. The committee has made progress on the bylaws and the staff handbook. Aba stated that she has uploaded the documents onto BoardOnTrack. The school administrators have reviewed the changes to the staff handbook and provided that feedback and the handbook will be put before the Board for consideration at next month's meeting.
H.
Strategic Planning Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Ryan suggested providing any news or updates, even if incomplete, to provide a glimpse into the current status of each Strategic Plan initiative. Christi stated the goal is to have that information provided next month.
I.
Diversity Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. Monique stated that the committee did not meet in March, but she has been fielding DEI questions, particularly regarding the school's COVID-19 response and it how affects the school's socioeconomically diverse students. A survey will be sent out to determine the student needs to garner feedback and other concerns related to distance learning.
J.
Executive Director Evaluation and Support Committee Report
There was no report this month.
VI. New Business
A.
LabelFrancĆducation
Sandra Daniel provided a presentation on the school being award the LabelFrancÉducation seal. A copy of her presentation was included in the agenda packet.
B.
Election of Governance Committee Chair
C. White made a motion to elect Aba Rogers as the chair of the Governance Committee, effective immediately.
M. Hudson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next scheduled meeting is set for April 27, 2020 at 7 p.m.
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 8:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder
Documents used during the meeting
- 2020.03.30 PTCC Report.pdf
- GLOBE Label FrancEĢducation.pptx
- 2020.03.30 Executive Director's Report.pdf
- 2020.03.30 Academic Committee Report.pdf
- 2020.03.30 Academic Committee Board Meeting Presentation.pdf
- Finance - BOD Slides Mar 2020.pptx
- BalanceSheet 2020.02.29.pdf
- ProfitandLoss June 2019-February 2020.pdf
- 2020.03.30 Development Committee Report.pdf
- 2020.03.30 Strategic Planning Committee Report.pdf