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

Priti Fisher provided the following public comment:

Thanks everyone for allowing me to speak. I wanted to thank the school for sharing information about the new campus and would ask, there are a lot of questions about what happens to  the current 3rd grade class, rising  4th graders, as well as what will happen to the current Lower Campus school and playgrounds, which we live very close by to so I would encourage the school to  consider having a townhall-type format and to be able to answer what the plans are. Thank you! 

The agenda and minutes were approved by consent without objection.

Sandra Daniel provided a presentation about DLI. The complete presentation was included in the agenda packet. 

Christi provided a presentation on admissions. The complete presentation was included in the agenda packet. 

Drew provided an update on the new elementary campus. He discussed the team who is involved in the process:

• Stanley, Esrey & Buckley, LLP - serving as counsel for the property acquisition. Tom Buckley is the point-of-contact.
• Piper Sandler - serving as underwriter/placement agent for bonds. Wes Olson is the point-of-contact.
• Butler Snow, LLP - serving as bond counsel. Blake Sharpton is the point-of-contact. He is supporting the Board serving in the interest of GLOBE when legal arrangements are made for bonds - he works to represent us and advance our interests.
• Freespace Architects - serving as architects for renovation. Brian Dempsey and Elizabeth Oliver are the points-of-contact. 

Jesse Frasier and Mo Nadizadeh provided a presentation on the project overview and timeline. The design and construction milestone schedule are as follows:

• Site survey will be conducted in May-June 2023. There is an RFP already out for these services.
• Programming/planning will be conducted in May-June 2023. Freespace has been brought on for this purpose.
• Design & document phase will be conducted June-October 2023. The architects will compose their construction documents.
• Permitting will be done from September-December 2023.
• Contractor engagement and pricing will be done June-September 2023.
• Construction will take place from December 2023-October 2024.

A discussion was held regarding Jesse and Mo's presentation. 

Wesley Olson of Piper Sandler provided a presentation. The complete presentation was included in the agenda packet. 

Brian Dempsey and Elizabeth Oliver provided a presentation. Freespace has worked with a number of education clients in the Atlanta area including The Chastain School, The Museum School, and Woodward Academy. The design process is as follows:

• Programming (contingent on scheduling with stakeholders)
• Building/site analysis
• Schematic design - interior design
• Master planning - site design, future phases, traffic flow, locations of modulars (contingent on closing of the property, assessment, zoning requirements, survey procurement, traffic)
• Modular plans - send to modular supplier (contingent on modular building supplier schedule)
• Construction documents interior design, stair decks and ramps
• Permitting - modulars and interiors (contingent on DeKalb County)
• Pricing
• Construction Administration (schedule dependent on actual scope)

Jabari and Lillian provided a presentation on transportation. The presentation was included in the agenda packet. 

Drew provided the following update: The feasibility study is moving forward. More details will be forthcoming. 

Lorena and Denise provided an overview of the FY24 budget, a copy of which was included in the agenda packet. 

Drew provided the following updates: 

• The charter has been renewed since the last meeting, awaiting signatures
• Current enrollment number is set at 1,204, future increase of number in future years
• Lottery prioritization and academic metrics are things to think about in the strategic plan process
• In-kind services are specified in the contract

Teri provided a presentation on recruitment. The presentation was included in the agenda packet. 

Motion made by Drew to move to executive session to discuss a real estate matter. Motion seconded by Jabari. Motion approved by all present. Moved to executive session at 10:19 p.m. Motion to leave executive session made by Drew. Motion seconded by Lillian. Motion approved by all present. Returned from executive session and meeting called back to order at 10: 50 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting is set for June 26, 2023 at 7p.m.