ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School
Minutes
ZEST Preparatory Academy Governance Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location
3130 Golf Ridge Blvd. Douglasville, GA 30135
Directors Present
A. Joiner, B. Ashford, B. Jones, E. Jackson, H. Ridley, K. Green, T. Stevens
Directors Absent
W. Rosser
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Carruthers
Non Voting Members Present
M. Carruthers
Guests Present
A. Parks, K. Rhodes, R. Davis
I. Opening Items
A.
Welcome
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
D.
Mission/Vision
E.
Review of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Stevens |
Aye
|
| B. Ashford |
Aye
|
| A. Joiner |
Aye
|
| H. Ridley |
Aye
|
| E. Jackson |
Aye
|
| W. Rosser |
Absent
|
| B. Jones |
Aye
|
| K. Green |
Aye
|
II. C. Executive’s Directors Report (M.Carruthers)
A.
District Updates:
B.
Academic Updates:
Reviewed progress of academic initiatives for the new school year, including curriculum enhancements and teacher training.
C.
Dashboard Review:
Presented a comprehensive overview of key performance indicators, including student achievement metrics and instructional goals.
D.
Enrollment & Attendance:
Shared current enrollment numbers and attendance rates, noting positive trends and strategies for improvement.
E.
FTE (Full Time Equivalent):
Discussed upcoming FTE reporting deadlines the the importance of maintaining accurate student data for funding purposes.
III. Finance Report (Edtec)
A.
Budget Hearing:
The board conducted a budget hearing, reviewing the current financial standing and budget projections.
Discussed potential areas for reallocating funds to better support academic programs
and operational needs.
IV. Board Governance & Community Engagement
A.
Douglas County Partners in Education (PIE):
o Reviewed plans for strengthening partnerships with the Douglas County community
through the Partners in Education program.
o Discussed upcoming events and opportunities for engaging families and stakeholders to
support ZEST Prep’s mission.
V. Executive Session
A.
Topics for Discussion
The board entered Executive Session to discuss confidential matters related to:
• Facilities
• Human Resources
• The board returned to open session at 8:35 PM.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Brannon Jones concluded the meeting with closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of
ongoing collaboration to achieve the school’s goals.
Update on district collaborations and compliance requirements for the upcoming school year.