Tabled from start of the meeting until quorum of Board members in attendance who attended the August Board meeting.

J. Keller provided context and updates of the Strategic Plan process for new Board members.

D. Mack shared updates around the schoolhouse:

• New teachers in the building
• Grandparents & Special Friend's Day - over 500 in attendance!
• New student leadership opportunities - SGA, National Junior Honor Society, Close Ties
• Alumni update

S. Knight-Justice presented FY27 Plan Dashboard Updates:

• Priority 1: Academic Excellence
  • still waiting for GA state reading test scores
• Priority 2: Student Culture

V. Hudson presented FY27 Plan Dashboard Updates:

• Priority 3: Talent & Organizational Excellence

A. Houseman presented an update from the Finance Committee

• FY27 Financial Snapshot
  • Forecast is above budget due to surplus in federal and family revenue
• What's Going Well
  • Spending on salaries and supplies tracking close to budget
  • Strong net income
  • FY26 audit in progress; ahead of schedule
• Watchlist & Next Steps
  • Remaining CSP funds must be sent in FY27
  • East Point property tax refund remains pending
  • Capital expenditures forecast upcoming
  • Health insurance project underway

J. Keller introduced new board members, previewed governance training responsibilities.

J. Keller reviewed the Scholar Promotion & Retention Policy updates for SY27 and opened the floor for discussion/questions.

D. Mack presented proposed SY28 Ethos Calendar and answered clarifying questions from the Board.

V. Hudson presented summary of edits to the By-Laws document as recommended by the Board Chair and required by the SCSC.

The Board discussed additional edits to the duties of the Governing Committee (Article VI, Section 3) and required attendance (Article V, Section 6).

J. Keller opened the floor for public comment. 

No guest in attendance gave a comment.