Final

Sankofa Montessori

Full Board Meeting

Published on May 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

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   Kimberly Karacalidis 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 Monika Davis
   

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 6:47 PM
  A. April Financial Report FYI Al Chambers 10 m
IV. Governance 6:57 PM
  A. Facilities Task Force FYI Fawn Sheffield 10 m
   

Facility Update

  
  B. Policy Approvals/Upcoming Reviews/Discussions/ Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 30 m
   

Policy/ Document Approvals:

  • Calendar Updates
  • Org Structure
  • Contract Updates

 

Board Duties and Expansion

  • Training
  • Board Members

 


 

 

 

 

  
V. Public Comment 7:37 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 7:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m