The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 25, 2021 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_bay1hQzhSdmYnxE0M6fdmQ
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. Clark (remote), L. Ferro Borges (remote), L. Long (remote), L. Norton (remote), L. Pacheco (remote), M. Adams (remote), M. Hudson (remote), R. Hudak (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
L. Ferro Borges
Guests Present
Amy Sue Morris (remote), Ashley Morris (remote), C. Blunt (remote), C. Elliott-Earby (remote), Christina Bowden (remote), Christina Steiner (remote), E Tangren (remote), Farah Chang (remote), K. Holder (remote), Katherine Cadena (remote), Katrina Hefner (remote), L. Clark (remote), L. Hancock (remote), L. Hertz (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Huitt (remote), Michael Monroe (remote), Michelle Gibson (remote), Patricia Thornton (remote), Robyn Brandman (remote), Stephanie Gumbis (remote), Vilma Villalobos (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 25, 2021 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
There were no public comments.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.
B.
Approve Minutes
J. Clark made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 09-27-21.
L. Norton 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.
Lower Campus HOS Report
Cutia reported the following items:
- Students worked in groups to complete a poster on regions of Georgia, which was a culminating project for 2nd graders
- The celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month just wrapped up on October 15th
- GLOBE Trot was a successful and everyone had a great time, particularly the Kona Ice truck
- The theme for Peace Week, or Anti-bullying Week, this year is "One Kind Word Can Change Someone's Day!"
- The community project is decorating cardboard coffee sleeves, which will be distributed by Chocolatte
L. Ferro Borges arrived.
B.
Upper Campus HOS Report
Marsha reporting the following items:
- Progress reports have gone out for the 1st quarter; working with new system for elementary students
- Student work going up in hallways from writing in languages to one-pagers in 8th ELA
- 7th grade team building w/ Ms. Limor
- 6th grade team building field trip to Rock Eagle will now happen in November
- Music Informance was held last week
- A new play area will be opening
- Middle school soccer team made the playoffs
- Middle school volleyball won a tournament and barely missed the playoffs
- Cheerleading has two teams and are looking forward to basketball season
- Basketball tryouts have occurred for both the boys and girls
Lorena reported that $133K has been raised so far from GLOBE Trot. She stated she looks forward to doing even more next year by targeting more sponsors and incorporating feedback from the staff and other attendees. Meghann thanked Lorena for jumping in and working so hard for making GLOBE Trot a success. Meghann said that the DEI angle will be implemented next year and there will be increased focus on pulling in more donors. Christi thanked Meghann and Lorena for their contributions with GLOBE Trot.
C.
Charter Renewal Committee
A formal report was included in the agenda packet.
VI. Committee Updates - Written Reports Only
A.
Committee Reports
The committee updates were included in the agenda packet.
VII. Old Business
A.
BoardOnTrack
Ryan reported that The GLOBE Academy will continue to utilize BoardOnTrack as its meetings platform.
B.
Board Training
Ryan reported that GCSA will continue to be utilized for training, as it was last year.
VIII. New Business
A.
Board Member Resignation - Aba Rogers
Aba spoke about her exit from the Board. She stated that she enjoyed meeting and working with everyone. She noted that she hopes to come back to serve The GLOBE Academy community. Christi and Ryan lauded Aba for her work as the chair of the Governance Committee.
D. Reynolds made a motion to accept Aba Rogers's resignation from the Board, effective immediately.
L. Pacheco seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Executive Session
A.
To discuss legal and personnel matters.
Motion made by Luis to move to executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Motion seconded by Chip. Motion approved by all present. Moved to executive session at 8:07 p.m. Motion to leave executive session made by Luis. Motion seconded by Leigh. Motion approved by all present. Returned from executive session and meeting called back to order at 8:46 p.m.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next scheduled meeting is set for December 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
L. Pacheco 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 8:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Holder
Documents used during the meeting
- 2021.10.25 PTCC Report.pdf
- 2021.10.25 Charter Renewal Committee Report.pptx
- Communications Minutes 101421.pdf
- 2021_10_22_pre_board_of_directors_finance_meeting_minutes.pdf
- 2021_10_15_academic_committee_meeting_minutes.pdf