Sankofa Montessori
Minutes
Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
Directors Present
A. Allen-Thames (remote), A. Grant (remote), A. Nash (remote), F. Sheffield (remote), K. Karacalidis (remote), K. Williams (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Moore, G. Edward
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Harvey (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
S. Harvey (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Karacalidis called a meeting of the board of directors of Sankofa Montessori to order on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM.
II. Executive Director's Corner
A.
School Highlights
III. Finance
A.
Public Hearing
SY25-26 Budget discussion
Board was sent proposed budget prior to meeting
Also discussed at previous Board meeting
Budget is conservative-anticipate having more students with IEPs
A. Nash made a motion to approve the SY25-26 budget as listed and authorize Executive Director to faithfully execute outlined budget.
A. Grant seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Governance
A.
Board Members
Let Kim know who needs the Governance training-she will get the information to those who need it
V. Public Comment
A.
Community Talk
None
VI. 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 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Karacalidis
Reviewed current school day schedule vs. proposal for next year's schedule (start/end)
Sent out a survey to families and staff re: proposed change
Compared to schools in area
Proposal to start school day earlier
Will bring proposal back to Board once surveys come back
Getting quote from bus company about possible satellite pickups that may impact family decisions about returning