Final

Sankofa Montessori

Full Board Meeting

Published on December 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM EST

Through a culturally responsive, child and family-centered Montessori education, Sankofa Montessori ensures that all of our students develop the knowledge, skill, and agency to have a life of purpose.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Adrienne Nash 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m
  C. Previous Meeting Minutes Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 5 m
II. Academic 6:37 PM
  A. Highlights Discuss Andrea Allen-Thames 15 m
   

Staffing

Enrollment Numbers

Enrollment Strategy (Alex)

Curriculum Updates

 

  
  B. Next Steps Discuss Sarah Harvey 5 m
   

Based on the Academic Committee Report, what are the....

School Needs?

Leadership Team's Needs?

Student and Family Needs?

 

 

  
III. Governance 6:57 PM
  A. Facilities Task Force FYI Fawn Sheffield 10 m
   

Facility Update

  
  B. Policy Review and Vote Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 20 m
   

Distraction-Free Education Policy and Procedures:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18FECMoFh4pu4K3rTt5_7xkYFvs4I93Z4Vo1v9W6Aor0/edit?usp=sharing

 

Damage to School Property:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eimhAllUrcAsRMyhth6ncA72vONE9x1M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106321790808175626409&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

 

  
IV. Public Comment 7:27 PM
  A. Community Talk Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 20 m
   

Each guest will be given 2 minutes to share questions/concerns/comments.  He/she may yield his/her time to another guest.  A Board member will give a 30 second warning to ensure that guests complete their current thoughts.    

 

Please note that this time is not for detailed responses.  It is a time for the Board and the Sankofa Administration to hear from the Community.  

 

 

  
V. Closing Items 7:47 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m