Shining Rock Classical Academy
Minutes
SRCA Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
2150 Russ Ave, Waynesville NC 28786
Directors Present
A. Wilkins, B. Newsome (remote), N. Malis (remote), S. Brantly, S. Messer
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Morgan
Non Voting Members Present
J. Morgan
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
SRCA Mission Statement
D.
Record Attendance
E.
Approve the Agenda
F.
Approve Minutes
G.
Announcement
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation on Electives and Specials
Kirby Phillips Orr discusses what each grade level is currently studying and upcoming field trips K-12 grades. She discussed recent math nights and folk dance night, as well as electives and what the children are learning in and out of the classroom.
III. Governance
A.
Nominations for Board Membership - Alyson Weimar
N. Malis discusses the nomination of our three new board member candidates. B. Newsome states happy to be adding such quality and diversity to our board. No questions or concerns have been raised. No comment from candidates.
B.
Nominations for Board Membership - Jon Schleifer
C.
Nominations for Board Membership - Larry Davis
IV. School Report
A.
School Report
J. Morgan discusses November School Report - See in Agenda
4000 - Admissions and approval. Update that charter school open enrollment will be no fewer than 30 days.
V. Finance
A.
Financial Report
B. Newsome discusses - Salary and benefits adjustments
- Transportation issues (new busses, etc.), staggering large purchases if possible
J. Morgan discusses - 6.8 million in revenue, 6.8 million in expenditures.
-see financial report attached in agenda
VI. New Business
A.
Policies for Approval
See policies in agenda
B.
Approve LIEP Plan
See SRCA EL LIEP 2023-2024.pdf
N. Malis announces resignation of Frank Lay from the SRCA board and thanks him for his many years of service to the board, the Governance committee, and to the school.