Approve minutes for SCSF Monthly Executive Committee Meeting on August 15, 2023.

Approve the minutes from the Called Executive Committee Meeting on September 13, 2023.

August 2023 marks the highest volume of financial activity in the history of the SCSF, with more than $1.2 million in expenditures. 

• The SCSF made payments to GEER II subgrantees based on their documented requests.
• The remainder of GEER II funds were disbursed to the SCSF in September, and we are on track to expend all funds.
• The SCSF received $30,000 as a part of the contract with the SCSC for operational support.
• The SCSF began CSP activities and requested funds needed through the end of the federal fiscal year.
• Adjustments were made to the July 2023 report based on the FY2023 audit.
• No financial findings in the SCSF's first audit.

The Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative partners (SCSF, SCSC, GCSA) recommend awarding GEER II Start-up Subgrant Supplements as follows:

• Amana Academy West Atlanta - $4,200 for moving expenses not already reimbursed
• The Anchor School - $4,200 for wifi network
• DeKalb Brilliance - $4,200 for student computers
• PEACE Academy - $4,200 for reading curriculum
• Sankofa Montessori - $4,211.75 for signage, addition expense for fencing, classroom supplies

Background: All schools were awarded GEER II Start-up Subgrants to assist with their opening activities. Start-up Subgrantees that have expended at least 80% of funds by last Wednesday and were not fully funded for their original request were invited to apply for a subgrant supplemental award of up to $7,000, based on fund availabilitiy. Each applicant presented a budget and a plan to expend all funds fully by September 30, 2023. The SCSF has $21,011.75 available for supplemental subgrant awards.

Note: The SCSF's request for a GEER II budget amendment was approved by OPB to allow for additional funds to be used for subgrants.

• Close out of GEER II grant: subgrants, op-eds, advertisements, community events, reporting
• Events in Athens, Augusta
• Commencement of CSP activities and Replication and Expansion Cohort Program: Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, International Charter Academy of Georgia, Liberty Classical Schools, and Spring Creek Charter Academy
• Commencement of New School Leader Fellowship Program
• Book Wagon and Book Vending Machine (Genesis Innovation Academy, Baconton Community Charter School)
• Finishing up audit and single audit
• Implementing WizeHive for new grant portal