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

A. Weimar called a meeting of the board of directors of Shining Rock Classical Academy to order on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM.

C.

SRCA Mission Statement

D.

Approve Minutes

S. Messer made a motion to approve the minutes from SRCA Regular Board Meeting on 03-26-25.
J. Sims seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Announcements

SRCA Graduation - May 17 @ 10 am at Shakeford Hall

Next Board Meeting - May 28 @ 6:30 pm at Russ Ave campus

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

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. 

 

L. Davis made a motion to 5440 policy amendment per above.
B. Mullinix seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

B.

BOT contract

Yearly renewal - July 1

 Membership Fee $12,195.00

BOT Renewal 2025.pdf

A. Weimar made a motion to Renewal of BOT.
S. Messer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Open floor: board members

VIII. Additional Voting Items

A.

Personnel Report

L. Davis made a motion to approve report as presented.
A. Wilkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

L. Davis made a motion to adjourn.
A. Weimar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Weimar