The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Location
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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. Patel (remote), 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)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. White
Guests Present
A. Weakley (remote), Amy Sue Mann, Anna Holbrook, C. Elliott-Earby (remote), C. STEVENS (remote), Christina Steiner, D. Clayton-Purvis (remote), J. Limor (remote), Jen Parker, K. Holder (remote), Katrice Mines, Kelly O'Neill-Exley, L. Hancock (remote), L. Hertz (remote), Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist, Lauren Korzan, M. Huitt (remote), Megan Brown, Mira Williams, Priti Fisher, Sahirah Wade, Tramaine Quarterman, Vilma Villalobos
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Hudak called a meeting of the board of directors of The GLOBE Academy to order on Monday Jul 27, 2020 at 7:04 PM.
C.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision, Mission and Core Values were read by board members.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.
B.
Approve Minutes
A. Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 06-29-20.
A. Patel 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.
Academic Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for 8/13 at 10 a.m.
B.
Communications Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for 8/14 at 10 a.m.
C.
Development Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Meghann amended the timeline on bringing the Fund Development Plan to the Board for consideration from the end of July, as indicated in her report, to August. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for 8/18 at 7:30 p.m.
D.
Diversity Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. The committee is awaiting the update from the DEI vendor.
E.
Executive Director Evaluation and Support Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. Committee met to have Christi's end-of-year review.
F.
Facilities Committee Report
There was no formal report this month.
G.
Finance Committee Report
A formal presentation was included in the agenda packet.
Luis made a motion to amend the FY19-20 budget. Motion seconded by Drew. Motion approved by all present.
Drew made a motion to approve $175K for the purchase of iPads and Chromebooks. Motion seconded by Anita. Motion approved by all present.
Luis made a motion to amend the FY19-20 budget. Motion seconded by Drew. Motion approved by all present.
Drew made a motion to approve $175K for the purchase of iPads and Chromebooks. Motion seconded by Anita. Motion approved by all present.
H.
Governance Committee Report
There was no formal report this month. Feedback has been received from outside counsel on the staff handbook. Karen and Christi will discuss the feedback.
Aba made a motion to approved the amended bylaws. Motion seconded by Monique. Motion approved by all present.
Aba made a motion to approved the amended bylaws. Motion seconded by Monique. Motion approved by all present.
C. White arrived.
I.
Strategic Planning Committee Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet.
J.
Executive Director's Report
A formal report was included in the agenda packet.
Meghann made a motion to approve the 2020-21 school calendar. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present.
Meghann made a motion to approve the 2020-21 school calendar. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present.
VI. New Business
A.
Committees
Ryan requested committee chairs to look at the committee rosters on BoardOnTrack to true up those rosters so they are up-to-date.
B.
Board Meeting Calendar
Ryan indicated that he has compiled a Board meeting calendar for the year, but he will share it with Christi first to ensure that none of the dates interfere with previously scheduled school events. The next Board meeting will be at 8/31 at 7 p.m.
C.
Board Member: Anita Patel
Anita informed the Board that she is officially resigning from the Board, due to her increased duties on her job. She thanked the school's leadership, staff and Board members. Anita indicated she will bring her expertise to the pandemic committee. Ryan thanked Anita for her service on the Board and her significant contributions to The GLOBE community.
Chip made a motion to accept Anita's resignation from the Board, effective July 28, 2020. Motion seconded by Aba. Motion approved by all present.
Chip made a motion to accept Anita's resignation from the Board, effective July 28, 2020. Motion seconded by Aba. Motion approved by all present.
VII. Executive Session
A.
To discuss a legal matter.
Motion made by Luis to move to executive session to discuss a legal matter. Motion seconded by Anita. Motion approved by all present. Moved to executive session at 8:46 p.m. Motion to leave executive session made by Chip. Motion seconded by Luis. Motion approved by all present. Returned from executive session and meeting called back to order at 9:16 p.m
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next scheduled meeting is set for August 31, 2020 at 7 p.m.
K. Monroe made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
L. Pacheco 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 9:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder
Documents used during the meeting
- 2020.07.27 PTCC Report.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Academic Committee Report.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Communications Committee Report.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Development Committee Report.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Finance Committee Report.pptx
- Globe Revised Bylaws 2020.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Strategic Planning Committee Report.pdf
- GLOBE 2020-21 Calendar.pdf
- 2020.07.27 Executive Director's Report.pdf