Shining Rock Classical Academy
Minutes
NEST Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Location
B Building of Dellwood Rd campus (1023 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786)
Committee Members Present
J. Sims
Committee Members Absent
A. Aldossary
Guests Present
Joan Stiles, Rachel McFalls, Samantha Stiles
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Sims called a meeting of the Culture Committee of Shining Rock Classical Academy to order on Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 11:07 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Sims made a motion to approve the minutes from NEST Meeting on 04-23-26.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Fundraising
A.
Current NEST Funds
B.
Falcon Film Fest
- Outdoors in the soccer field using the blowup projector screen
- June 19
- $3 per person or $10 for four people
- Frozen Josies
- Bring your own blanket
C.
Water Works?
TBD
D.
Uniform Sale
- Sometime in July
- Location (Russ Ave or Dellwood Rd) TBD
- Shoutout to Laundry Plus of Hazelwood -- they've cleaned and folded our donated uniforms free of charge
E.
World Famous Chocolate
- As previously stated, not doing this one again
- Chocolate prizes have not been delivered yet, apparently they are in Arizona
- Prizes cost $2,200 (and they were mandatory)
F.
Bingo Night
- Nov 14, 2026
- Seeking donations for prizes
III. Needs
A.
Splitting of Presidential Responsibilities
Still seeking someone to share the responsibilities of NEST President with R. McFalls
IV. Celebrations
A.
Scavenger Hunt
TBD
B.
Teacher Welcoming
Teacher snacks and refreshments for first several teacher workdays prior to student arrival
C.
Kindergarten Parent Breakfast
Waiting to hear about the plan for Kindergarten parent breakfast
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting
TBD
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Sims
Documents used during the meeting
None
~$3,800