State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia
Minutes
SCSF Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88344258177
Committee Members Present
A. Welcher (remote), C. Sears (remote), L. Holcomb (remote), M. Dudgeon (remote), Y. Mack (remote)
Committee Members Absent
F. Konteh, J. Louis
Guests Present
M. Neely
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative
A.
Approve Subgrant Award for Expansion Grant (GEER II)
M. Neely explained the grant recommendation and process for the recommendation. She introduced Christina Guillen and invited her to talk about 7 Pillars Career Academy. She explained the unique needs of the school and need for funding. M. Neely provided additional information on the recommendation. Members expressed their appreciation for the educational model and service to students.
B.
Update on the Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative
M. Neely gave a brief update, indicating that FindaGaCharter.org is now working as intended and a full launch will occur soon. She also gave an update on charter school informational sessions. She will be meeting with USEd to discuss the CSP budget and hopes to have approval soon.
III. Programs & Initiatives
A.
Other Programs and Initiatives
M. Neely noted that the art contest virtual gallery is on the website and winners will be announced on March 27. She gave an update on plans for the Book Wagon, book vending machines, and Shining Star Teachers.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Presentation of February 2023 Financial Reports
M. Neely provided details on the financial reports. She indicated that financial activity would increase once subgrantees started making requests for funds from GEER II subgrants. She further stated that the bank accounts are now collateralized.
V. Governance
A.
Approval of organization policies
The committeee tabled this discussion and vote to allow more time for review.
A. Welcher recognized L. Holcomb for her service to the SCSF and wished her well as she leaves her role at the SCSC. She also recognized that Daniel Glenn, Graduate Fellow, will be leaving the SCSF at the end of April to start a full-time job. Christina Guillen from 7 Pillars Career Academy was welcomed.