Final

Sankofa Montessori

Full Board Meeting

Published on August 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday August 26, 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   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

Curriculum Updates

 

 

  
  B. Next Steps Discuss Rhushanda Barnes 10 m
   

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

School Needs?

Leadership Team's Needs?

Student and Family Needs?

 

 

  
  C. Academic Goals Vote Monika Davis 15 m
   

SY26-27 Academic Goals ( page 7) 

  
III. Finance Committee Update 7:17 PM
  A. July Financial Report FYI Al Chambers 10 m
IV. Governance 7:27 PM
  A. Facilities Task Force Discuss Fawn Sheffield 20 m
   

Outdoor Space/Playground Update

Daycare Building Space Update

The Wright Community School: Co-location

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


To Discuss and/or Vote On: 

 

Conflict of Interest Form

Board Monitoring Program

 

Bylaws:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MO22EdI0qeDHnmocXG2yQgyJSkT8tW6M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106321790808175626409&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Employment Verification Policy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ufx_j0Oyg-wsiiFW9OcMcgrSFmCuc-CFEspQZFan-u8/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

  
V. Public Comment 8:17 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 8:37 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m