Rev. Dr. Newton provided an Invocation.

The Primary Academy's Eagle Ambassadors recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Thompson thanked the Eagle Ambassadors for a warm welcome to the Academy.

Ms. Knopf recited the LSC Mission Statement.

Ms. Davis recited the LSC Vision Statement.

During this time, Dr. Ivey shared the results from the 2024 Board Election.

Ms. Rauschenbach, Ms. Knopf, and Rev. Dr. Newton were elected for the three-two-year term seats. Their seats will expire in March 2026

During this time, Ms. Chandler made the recommendation to appoint Mrs. LaShae Davis and Mr. Greg A. Thompson for the two appointed seats on the Board of Directors. These seats are good for a two year terms, expiring March 2026.

During this time. Mrs. Chandler made a motion to change the composition of the Board Committee seats and chairheads. 

Academic Excellence Committee

• Jenny Knopf- Chairhead
• Cammy Chandler
• Marion Newton

Development Committee

• Heather Bass- Chairhead
• Elayne Brunson
• LaShea Davis 

Executive Committee

• Greg A. Thompson- Chairhead
• Cammy Chandler
• LaShae Davis
• Rodney Thompson

Exec Dir Support & Eval

• Kimberly Rauschenbach- Chairhead
• Greg A. Thompson
• Rodney Thompson

Finance Committee

• Rodney Thompson- Chairhead
• Kimberly Rauschenbach
• Heather Bass

Governance Committee

• Cammy Chandler- Chairhead
• Kimberly Rauschenbach
• Greg A. Thompson

During this time, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Peckham recognized the Staff Members of the Month at their respective campuses.

Dr. Ivey gave an update on his monthly progress to goals. He is currently at 90% of his goals completed or on-track to be completed by the end of the month. Some of the worthy mentions of the month were the Purple Star Designation, Saturday Enrichment Experiences, STEAM Day, and current enrollment efforts. 

None at this meeting.

• Leadership Highlights from the PA
  • Ms. Peckham has reported the quarter highlighted winter MAP data analysis, Frindle, and STEAM Workforce Development Day.
  • Ms. Smiling reported about tutoring, literacy night, and instructional coaching.
  • Ms. Middleton reported about all of the culture initiatives like Read Across America Week, Black History Month Celebration, and SEL Small Groups. 
  • Ms. Chambers reported about meal participation, returning re-enrollment efforts, and scholar/family engagement activities.
  • Ms. Pack reported on MTSS, intervention, and academic enrichments at bath campuses.

Elementary Academy

• Ms. Harris reported on Read Across America Week, Walk of Art, and being fully staffed for the 24-25 SY. 
• Ms. Hatfield reported on the IXL Challenge, GLOW Literacy Night, and coach support.
• Mr. Vaughn reported on Possip Pulse checks, culture champions, and SEL Proclamation Day.

Ms. Bass shared a brief overview of the STEAM Workforce Development Day. The Board Members and people in the audience watched a slideshow of photos from the day. It was overall a great success. All of the business partners are coming back one last time next week for a wrap up event.

Dr. Ivey shared the Enrollment & Demographics for the coming 24-25 Kindergarten class, as well as the anticipated demographics for the entire school. We are 99% fully enrolled for the 24-25 SY, and we anticipate approximately 10-15 scholars not returning next year due to military relocation or moving in general. Once we have the final paperwork to confirm their withdrawal, we with open seats on the waitlist in the corresponding grades. 

Mr. Thompson have committee updates from the Executive & Governance meetings last week. They spent the majority of their time discussing the possibility of a military preference as well as reviewing the budget for SY 24-25.

Mr. Gifford Shaw gave an update from the Finance Committee. He shared the latest updates to the budget. He is working on a three-year budget. Under the advisement of Mr. Shaw, he shared his recommendation to pay down the line of credit to avoid an increase in interest. Mr. Thompson gave his approval for Mr. Shaw to move forward under the advisement of our auditor. 

Ms. Knopf gave an update from Academic Excellence Committee regarding staffing, enrollment, and demographics.

Dr. Ivey gave an update from the Development Committee to include an upcoming grant that he is working closely with Ms. Caroline DuRant on that could be worth upwards of a few million dollars. He has an upcoming meeting with Ms. DuRant alongside Mr. Shaw.

The rest of their time was spent discussing the STEAM Workforce Development Day and planning for the final phase.

None at this time. 

Mr. Thompson thanked everyone for being in attendance. 

Dr. Ivey reminded the Board Members about the Capstone presentations taking place at both Academies this week.