Shining Rock Classical Academy
Minutes
SRCA Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
2150 Russ Ave, Waynesville NC 28786
Directors Present
A. Weimar, A. Wilkins (remote), B. Buckelew, B. Mullinix (remote), J. Sims, L. Davis (remote), S. Messer
Directors Absent
A. Adeleke, R. Gevjan
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Morgan
Non Voting Members Present
J. Morgan
Guests Present
B. Weimar, C. White, K. Huber, Officer Reeves, S. Jenkins, T. Gresham, T. Inman
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
SRCA Mission Statement
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Announcements
F.
VFW presentation to SRCA students
American Legion Womens Aux - VFW Representatives June Noland and Denise Messer presenting awards to two students.
II. Head of School Report
A.
Report
B.
Update on outdoor grant
Christina White, Tom Gilfoy, Ben Weimar - planning outdoor events/overnights after SRCA receipt of the NC Trailblazer Grant
III. Policy Commitee
A.
Policy Updates
5440 policy amendment - see documents
5440 Dual Enrollment (Edited 2025).pdf
L.D. - concern for 55 (F)
AW- This is consistent with HCS policy
There will be a HCC- liaison assigned to SRCA starting in the fall.
IV. Finance Commitee
A.
Finance Report
V. Academic Commitee
A.
Updates
Met on April 10th.
HCC - courses withdrawal policy - recommend 5440 Policy revision for board approval.
Discussed the future need for guidelines for December graduations
VI. School Culture / NEST Commitee
A.
Updates
Josh Simms -
April 10 meeting.
Nest funds approx 12K after WFC closed out.
WFC fundraiser raised 5K
Book Fair May 5-8 BOGO book fair.
Snacks - have spent less on this - donations.
Appreciation days are coming up (principal, reception, May 5-9, teacher).
VII. Other Business
A.
Work Session for Strategic Planning
Saturday, May 10 9-1p
SRCA Graduation - May 17 @ 10 am at Shakeford Hall
Next Board Meeting - May 28 @ 6:30 pm at Russ Ave campus