Liberty Grove Schools
Minutes
LGS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Directors Present
A. Clanton, A. Crowe, B. Grimes, N. Candis (remote), S. Covington (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Val, J. Mosley, K. Hampton, L. Carroll
Guests Present
Ben Spannan, Brealle Petty, Clair Pope, K. Jones, M. Harbour, M. Penn
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Mission Statement Read
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
Finance Committee Report
Discussion of Finance Committee Report - Nick Candis
Clear Line Items
Budget Finalized
C.
Academics Committee Report
Discussion of Academic Committee Report - Dr. Penn
Curriculum
ELA - (Wit Wisdom, GEO's, Magnetic Reading, IREADY Assessments)
K-2(Phonics Foundation)
Math - Eurika Math, Great Wisdom
Science - Stem Scopes(Virtual) -Lab
Social Studies - Studies Weekly(On-Line, Newsletter-sent every month)
Teacher Intervention - Lexia Core
III. Executive Director Report
A.
August 2024 School Updates
Discussion School Updates - MH
Enrollment- strong
Staffing Needs
- LGS is fully staffed
- Retention Rate is at 90%
- Looking for teacher to teach our ELL students
- Teacher will need a special certification, LGS will be willing to find the training for the individual. Mr. Harbour will share job description.
B.
Network Updates August 2024
Discussed Lilly Grant for Marion County Schools - MH
- LGS has a solid plan
- Mind Trust will help
- Board Help will be needed
- 3 phases - 1st phase $50,000
C.
Organizational and Operational Updates
Discussion about building - MH
- Construction Projects around the school with the windows and HVAC system.
- Mural, Tile and Lighting
- Wi-Fi Issues
New Library Opening
Book Donations
- Near NW Education Foundation donated books
- Ujama Bookstore - Families can buy books and donate to the school on-line
- Board talked about a commitment to donate books
IV. School Events and Activities
A.
Student Activities Calendar
Discussion - Events Calendar uploaded - MH
Engagement has increased with more of a social media presence.
Great turn out for the Ice Cream Social
- Sept. 7th - Riverside Parade
- Sept. 10th - Break W/Grandparents during students breakfast time
- Sept. 12th - Back To School Night 4pm-5:30pm
Weekly Newsletter sent home to parents via Parentsquare - Lions Roar
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
School Items needed
- Furniture
- Projectors
- T. V. s
- Computers in the Science Lab
Discussion of Governance Committee Report