Sankofa Montessori

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Location

Meeting ID 601 495 1069

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.

Committee Members Present

A. Nash (remote), E. Moore (remote), K. Karacalidis (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

LaDonya Buchanan (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. Karacalidis called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Sankofa Montessori to order on Thursday Oct 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM.

C.

Previous Meeting Minutes

A. Nash made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 09-11-25.
E. Moore seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Governance Task

A.

Policy Review

Review acceptable use policy

 

2 changes listed in the link in the agenda

B.

Charter Task

Sarah sent month-by-month breakdown that GA Charter School Association sends out.

 

Hoping that we can review and address monthly items to guide our movement

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:14 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Karacalidis