Sankofa Montessori

Full Board Meeting

Published on February 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday February 25, 2026 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/ Recruitment Update (Alexandra)

Curriculum Updates

 

 
  B. Next Steps Discuss Sarah Harvey 10 m
   

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

School Needs?

Leadership Team's Needs?

Student and Family Needs?

 

 

 
III. Finance Committee Update 7:02 PM
  A. January Financial Report FYI Al Chambers 10 m
IV. Governance 7:12 PM
  A. Facilities Task Force FYI Fawn Sheffield 10 m
   

Facility Update

 
  B. Policy Approvals/Upcoming Reviews/Discussions/ Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 10 m
   

Policy Approvals:

School Calendar- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sXM_-YNU9OR33-1FE9po5ZHGopPpHaNJuZbrLBS9QWo/edit?usp=sharing

 

Upcoming Discussions:

Executive Directors/School Leaders Contract- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3XVMHHo2oeoP7ogyyaGsXAgHfK1Zhzk5oQcHy89lYk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0

 

 

Upcoming Reviews:

Public Hearings (Budget Amendment and SY26-27)

 

Hearing # 1- VIRTUAL: March 18th: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

Hearing # 2: VIRTUAL: April 15th: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

 

Hearing # 3: VIRTUAL: April 29th: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. 


 

 

 

 

 
V. Public Comment 7:32 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.  

 

 

 
VI. Closing Items 7:52 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m