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Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Location

To attend the meeting virtually, please click on the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oBx-dDl4Q6-BVmVjIdLaZg 
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.

Directors Present

A. Rogers (remote), C. White (remote), D. Reynolds (remote), J. Clues (remote), K. Monroe (remote), M. Adams (remote), M. Hudson (remote), R. Hudak (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Pacheco

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

M. Hudson

Guests Present

A. Patel (remote), A. Weakley (remote), Amy Gist (remote), Amy Sue Mann (remote), Anna Holbrook (remote), Ashley Morris (remote), Brittany Fayard (remote), C. Blunt (remote), C. Elliott-Earby (remote), Christina Steiner (remote), D. Clayton-Purvis (remote), D. Fagan (remote), D. Robb (remote), Dabnehy Evans (remote), Derek Mueller (remote), Doug Erwin (remote), Elise Riley (remote), Elizabeth Oliver (remote), Elliott Baer (remote), Florence Cannon (remote), Heather Holland (remote), Hoda Mardon (remote), Ivonne Castaneda (remote), J. Limor (remote), Jen Parker (remote), Jennifer Cowhig (remote), K. Holder (remote), K. Mines (remote), K. Padron (remote), Karen Grant (remote), Katrina Hefner (remote), Khetiwe Richards (remote), Kimberly Rabanal (remote), L. Hancock (remote), L. Hertz (remote), Laura Beck (remote), Lauren Korzan (remote), Lauren Lindquist (remote), Liz Johnson (remote), M. Huitt (remote), M. Williams (remote), Maria Arraiza (remote), Megan Tolbert (remote), Meghan Cottrell (remote), Melanie Marks (remote), Michelle Revels (remote), Michelle Rios (remote), Namita Agravat (remote), Natalie Orrego (remote), Nicole Baer (remote), Nicole Peoples (remote), Robert Cowhig (remote), Robyn Brandman (remote), S. Manns (remote), S. Schmidt (remote), Sarah Holmes (remote), Sarah Todd (remote), Shelley Jones (remote), Sonia Parra Zuna (remote), Stacey Subiry (remote), Suzanne Segler (remote), Tamiko Jones (remote), Vilma Villalobos (remote), Wes Williams (remote), Wesley Ingwersen (remote)

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 Oct 26, 2020 at 7:03 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 was amended to allow for an oral report from the Academic Committee 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 09-21-20.
J. Clues 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 provided by Michelle Rios. 

V. Administration and Committee Reports

A.

Governance Committee Report

A copy of the minutes from the committee's previous meeting were included in the agenda packet. Aba introduced the series "GLOBE Bylaws Bite Series," a series that will be a presentation of the bylaws to the Board in small "bites." Aba discussed Board Terms (Article II, Section 2). Aba indicated that the next presentation will focus on Board training. 

B.

Academic Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. Drew provided a quick review on the MAP scores.

C.

Finance Committee Report

A copy of the draft audited financial report for FY 19-20. Denise stated that there were minor changes that were incorporated to the report. There were no findings in the report. Chip offered thanks to Denise for her hard work on the audit. 
R. Hudak made a motion to approve the audited financial report for FY 19-20.
D. Reynolds seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

School Re-opening Committee

A copy of the GLOBE Return-to-Campus recommendations from the Reopening Committee were included in the agenda packet. Christi, Anita, Drew, Katie, Nicole and Lauren presented the recommendations, as crafted by the committee. A discussion was held about remaining virtual through the end of the calendar year and the logistics of returning to school. 
M. Hudson arrived.
D. Reynolds made a motion to accept the committee's recommendation to re-open no earlier than January 5, 2021.
M. Adams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Clues
Abstain
M. Hudson
Aye
C. White
Aye
A. Rogers
Aye
D. Reynolds
Aye
R. Hudak
Aye
M. Adams
Aye
L. Pacheco
Absent
K. Monroe
Aye

E.

Diversity Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. There was no oral presentation during this meeting.

F.

Development Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. There was no oral presentation during this meeting.

G.

Communications Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. There was no oral presentation during this meeting.

H.

Strategic Planning Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. There was no oral presentation during this meeting.

I.

Executive Director Evaluation and Support Committee Report

A formal report was included in the agenda packet. There was no oral presentation during this meeting.

VI. Executive Session

A.

To discuss a personnel matter.

Motion made by Meghann to move to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Motion seconded by Jonathan. Motion approved by all present. Moved to executive session at 9:15 p.m. Motion to leave executive session made by Jonathan. Motion seconded by Monique. Motion approved by all present. Returned from executive session and meeting called back to order at 10:01 p.m.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

The next scheduled meeting is set for December 7, 2020 at 7 p.m.
M. Hudson 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 10:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2020.10.26 PTCC Report.pdf
  • 2020.10.15 Governance Committee Meeting Minutes.pdf
  • Audited Financial Report FY 19-20 - Draft.pdf
  • School Reopening Committee Presentation 10.26.2020.pdf
  • 2020.10.26 Academic Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.10.13 Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes.pdf
  • 2020.10.26 Development Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.10.13 Development Committee Meeting Minutes.pdf
  • 2020.10.26 Communications Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.10.26 Strategic Planning Committee Report.pdf
  • 2020.10.26 Executive Director Evaluation and Support Committee Report.pdf