R. Pruitt has 4th and 8th grader and asked about the board addressing transportation for student athletes and also about working with feeder high schools offering Mandarin programs. 

Great beginning to the year. Two bus drivers. Serving students at the Exchange Center. 120 families said they would use the location in survey last year; at start of year about 92 families and now down to about 73 families using it; more surveys for families and feedback from returning students was that the location was no longer convenient and some students did not return to GLOBE; Continuing to consider expanding the program for next year. Looking to get cameras on the buses, finalize maintenance plan for buses, and set up families with School Pass communication application in October.  Also exploring additional hubs as we move to new campus.

Current enrollment has 34 going to UC and 39 going to LC. Free and Reduced Lunch represent 67% of the bus riders. 

L. Norton asked about whether there were additional costs and the opportunity to provide an additional hub.

J. Parker responded

No surprise costs. Locating propane was a slight challenge but located one off Shallowford. The goal is to get through the first year with the current hub before looking to expand. 

New Campus Update:

L. Norton reviewed the ongoing site plans and explained where the teacher parking would be, houses would be demolished, and locations of where the classroom facilities will be. Also discussed the size of the modulars. There is an area for the playground and the existing playground at LC will move to the new campus.

• Risk to timeline unless we get our LDP by 9/1/24 (land disturbance permit)
• Have interior construction permits obtained for Milligan and FLC
• Demo permits for 7 houses, so that can begin, need a sub K’or to do that without taking down trees
• Modular building permits in progress contingent upon LDP approval
• Frontages along Clairmont Road require upgrades to include 5 foot sidewalks, remove trees, re-plant trees and do street lights which is going to be paid for via contingency fee budget
• Seeking variance for azalea circle frontages
• Front yard fencing cannot be chain link which was our original request and have to look at other option 

*Car pool plan has been mapped out for the new space; will be shared well in advance 

*Exploring options for safety for walkers, including crossing guards

*BDR is our project management company 

*mix of old and new furniture; depends on budget; have fairly new equipment/furniture want to use, have a huge donation from Atlanta Girls’ School, entire library of shelving from them, desks, chairs 

Community Feedback – presented by C. E-Earby

Top 3 positive feedback:

1. Language immersion program
2. Diverse and inclusive community
3. CREST values

Growth:

1. Academic rigor & support
   1. The school now has 1.5 Gifted Staff, LC has 2 early intervention program, and UC has remedial education program, and Language Support Assistants for more learners
2. Communication & feedback
   1. Reviewing how to provide more feedback to parents, school to home folders, how to request conferences beyond the fall conferences
3. Discipline and classroom management

Development Committee - Annual Fund Kick-Off Update

Annual fund has raised just under $30K as of August 2024. 

GLOBE Trot is November 15

Popsicle Party coming

General discussion around how participation works for classrooms that have donation representation.

• Top three classes with the highest participation per campus wins a popsicle party
• Challenge extended to September 13th 
• Participation not amount 
• Discussed communication to parents, importance of board participation

Total Assets $48.7M, Statement of Activities reflecting $18.2M in total revenue with $2.9M net revenue

C. E-Earby provided background for the Hibernia invoice that necessitated the deep cleaning. 

M. Hayes asked whether Hibernia confirmed that additional quality testing was done after the cleaning. 

C. Elliott-Earby responded with No, testing was not done after the deep clean which is the normal protocol since testing is usually done before any deep cleans to determine if cleaning is needed. In this case, we just decided to move forward with it to be ready for school to start.

Board Compliance - board members need to sign conflict of interest 

September calendar - board retreat September 7th 

• Some discussion about committee meetings 
• Discussed organizing board on track individuals
• Discussed capturing parent interest in committees 
• Quarterly committee meetings is expectation but each committee is different