State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia

Minutes

SCSF Monthly Executive Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Location

virtual

Committee Members Present

C. Sears (remote), L. Holcomb (remote), S. Kumar (remote)

Committee Members Absent

T. Beck, T. Lowden

Guests Present

M. Neely (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Sears called a meeting of the Executive Committee of State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia to order on Tuesday Feb 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

S. Kumar made a motion to approve the minutes from August 2021 and January 2022.
L. Holcomb seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Financial Report

A.

Presentation of January 2022 Financial Reports

M. Neely presented and stated that there were no unusual transactions. She also indicated that she will get a debit card for the organization to reduce the number of reimbursements.

B.

Financial Outlook

M. Neely noted that funds from the GEER II grant will start coming after a budget has been approved.

III. Programs & Initiatives

A.

Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative

M. Neely gave an overview of progress in implementing the Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative. She noted that she is working with partners to determine roles and timelines now. S. Kumar asked about the support being provided for new schools related to operations and other high-risk areas.

B.

Schools of Wellness

M. Neely reported that the MSW interns were finalizing the structure of the Wellness Ambassdors Community of Practice. A survey about school wellness was sent to all state charter schools to help guide the Schools of Wellness initiative. Two grant proposals have been submitted to fund wellness initiatives.

C.

Art of Connection Exhibition of Student Art

M. Neely noted that the Art of Connection is now accepting entries from state charter school students. She indicated that sponsors and artist judges were still needed.

D.

Book Vending Machine Pilot Program

M. Neely noted that the SCSF was accepting grant applications for the pilot book vending machine program. She noted that interest was very high from schools.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sears