ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School
Minutes
ZEST Preparatory Academy Governance Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location
3130 Golf Ridge Blvd. Douglasville, GA 30135
Directors Present
A. Joiner, B. Jones, E. Jackson, H. Ridley, T. Stevens
Directors Absent
K. Green
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Carruthers, M. Felts
Non Voting Members Present
M. Carruthers, M. Felts
Guests Present
A. Parks, K. Rhodes
I. Opening Items
A.
Welcome
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
D.
Mission/Vision
E.
Review of Agenda
The agenda was reviewed and approved unanimously.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comments were presented during this meeting.
III. C. Executive’s Directors Report (M.Carruthers)
A.
District Updates
Provided updates on compliance with district guidelines and collaboration efforts to
enhance student outcomes.
B.
School Updates
Highlighted upcoming school events, teacher training sessions, and community
engagement initiatives.
C.
Policy Review & Updates
Discussed revisions to current school policies, with an emphasis on aligning with state
regulations and best practices.
D.
Academic Updates - Data Review
Presented student performance data, focusing on areas of strength and opportunities
for improvement. Discussed strategies to address learning gaps.
E.
Dashboard Review
Reviewed the school’s key performance indicators, with a focus on tracking progress in
academic performance, attendance, and student engagement.
F.
Enrollment & Attendance
Shared updates on current enrollment figures and attendance rates, noting positive
growth and ongoing efforts to ensure student retention.
IV. Finance Report (Edtec)
A.
Finance Update
Presented the latest financial reports, including updates on expenditures, revenue, and
budget projections for the upcoming quarter.
B.
Fundraising
Discussed current fundraising initiatives and explored potential opportunities for
generating additional funds to support school programs and activities.
V. Board Governance & Community Engagement
A.
Board Governance & Community Engagements
Reviewed strategies for enhancing community engagement and increasing parental involvement
in school activities. Discussed plans for upcoming community outreach events.
VI. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
The board entered Executive Session to discuss confidential matters related to:
• Facilities:
• Human Resources:
• The board exited Executive Session at 8:02 PM.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Brannon Jones provided closing remarks, highlighting the board’s commitment to ZEST Prep’s
mission and strategic goals for the upcoming school year.
The board reaffirmed the mission and vision of ZEST Preparatory Academy, focusing on the
commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.