Final

Miles Ahead Charter School

MACS Board Meeting & Budget Voting

Published on June 20, 2026 at 7:33 AM EDT
Amended on June 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM EDT

Date and Time

Saturday June 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT

Location

Location - In Person @ MACS:

4665 Macland Road, Building 300 Powder Springs, GA 30127

 

Optional Access:

MACS Board zoom Meeting

(LINK)

Meeting ID: 942 7716 1320

Passcode: 644023

MACS Board zoom Meeting

(LINK)

Meeting ID: 942 7716 1320

Passcode: 644023

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:30 AM
  A. Record Attendance / Confirm Quorum   Uso Sayers 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Henry Lust 1 m
  C. Confirm amount of people who signed up in advance for Public Forum   Uso Sayers 2 m
  D. Approve Meeting Agenda Vote Henry Lust 2 m
  E. Approve Minutes from May 28, 2026 Vote Henry Lust 2 m
II. Treasurer's Report
 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mFG3mdhbjUx0ZvLE9CQcWodBAScnd6yY/view?usp=drivesdk
 

  
III. Committee Updates 9:38 AM
  A. Committee Updates Discuss 10 m
   

Committees / Taskforce:

  1.   Academic
  2.   Finance
  3.   Governance

 

  1.   Development Taskforce
  • MACS Fundraising Goals 2026-2027 ...  $60,000
  • Must Be A Complete Team Effort ... ALL HANDS ON DECk!

 

  

Committee updates from Committee/Taskforce Leads

ALL Committees Please Be Prepared To Give an Update 

  
IV. MACS PTO (Parent Teacher's Organization) Update 9:48 AM
  A. MACS PTO Update FYI Kelly Stevens-Bigby 10 m
V. Executive Director Updates 9:58 AM
  A. Executive Director's Updates Discuss Kolt Bloxson 25 m
   

Board of Director's June Newsletter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dMx8IeGHGa1enzQWFdVg3p4MzQkXcCuUbrytdLNOKtM/edit?usp=sharing

 

Comprehensive Needs Assessment:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QLwas7IzmtxXtL5Ca-kCzxAxsE4AYfn6upm7_6HLQNU/edit?usp=sharing

 

  
  B. 21Cobalt Presentation Discuss Morgan Felts / Gregg Stevens 10 m
   

 

Rapid Operational & Financial Efficiency Assessment:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t88Lu5DiaJSW3bpmtGYy2_KKCXDgFppk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111271138890830228698&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

  
VI. Items To Vote On 10:33 AM
  A. New MACS Board Member - Dr. Henry Smith Vote Henry Lust 2 m
   
  1. Dr. Henry Smith/Resume
  2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10OpwOxWl7zoeM7okfp-SjYio4OWtSPF-/view?usp=sharing
  3. Dr. Henry Smith/Application
  4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_GmwgjX5Ac4CD3T6kaC3l9I0Sl5MqSb/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  B. New MACS Board Member - Katherine White Vote Henry Lust 2 m
   
  1. Katherine White/Resume
  2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oru4mTZcOvDh2oAYqpy2Mux2YlX2S-VT/view?usp=sharing
  3. Katherine White/Application
  4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UqwytjxEFlbxT7i2kazqxJpxm_ncCU3_/view?usp=sharing

 

 

  
  C. New MACS Board Member - Lewis Cox Vote Henry Lust 2 m
   
  1. Lewis Cox/Resume
  2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15mc_2eLFUz_Ph8Fkcd5hDXUiQQ1MzA_C/view?usp=sharing
  3. Lewis Cox/Application
  4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gJ4JU8vJddwCBbkTCAAhNnnQPOkYQIqN/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  D. New MACS Board Member - Anita Booker Vote Henry Lust 2 m
   
  1. Anita Booker/Resume
  2.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NvlBitQHQkUPAkTJwN6lBZo67n6nUpn/view?usp=sharing
  3. Anita Booker/Application
  4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kHNCNtVEDjrEEsXEj5VGp9pClLLGffD8/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  E. 2026-2027 MACS Board Vote Henry Lust 5 m
   

MACS 2026-2027 Board Structure:

 

  • Board Officers:
  • Board Chair: Henry L. Lust
  • Board Vice-Chair: Vacant
  • Board Secretary: Uso Sayers
  • Board Treasurer: Lewis Cox

 

  • Board Committees:
    • Academic Excellence
      • Joel Hazard
      • Taccara Marzette
      • Katherine White
      • Erin Jackson - (Declined)
    • Finance
      • Jennifer Toussaint (Leaves The Board 6/30/2026)
      • Lewis Cox 
      • Jasmine Foster
      • Anita Booker
    • Development
      • Angel Turner (Leaves The Board 6/30/2026)
      • Latriecia Brown 
      • Lois Becton - (Declined)
    • Governance
      • Tracy Reese (Leaves The Board 6/30/2026)
      • Uso Sayers 
      • Henry L. Lust 
      • Dr. Henry Smith

 

  
  F. Vertex/EdTec Renewals Vote Kolt Bloxson 2 m
   
  1. Master Services Agreement
  2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k8xbjgOsCDoWHxySRXhEAP8DPhjyCjPO/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  G. Vertex/EdTec Renewals Vote Kolt Bloxson 5 m
   
  1. Finance & Accounting SOW
  2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFdLuFZoblPHH64hrAWcdNErFx9_SCGc/view?usp=sharing
  3. The term of this SoW shall be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 (3 yrs.)
  4. Note ... Payroll Services only extends July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. 
  5. Annual Agreement Amount for Year 1 is $133,500. ▪ Annual Agreement Amounts for Years 2 and 3 will be adjusted upwards annually over the preceding year based on the greater of 3% or the change in the May annual CPI-U, as published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. These annual adjustments will be invoiced monthly beginning July 1st of each applicable year. 

Recommendation: Continue with the current Vertex/EdTec contract through June 30, 2027 and Initiate the PEO implementation July 1, 2027. Review the new 3 yr Contract for initiation July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2030.

 

  
  H. Vertex/EdTec New Service Vote Kolt Bloxson 3 m
   
  1. The objective of this SoW is to provide Client with Services in relation to: administering National School Lunch Program consultation to Client. 
  2. The term of this SoW shall be June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
  3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UhGVJHDISVT8TpdrgNVFwG2Lqn3kQ7p/view?usp=sharing
  4. Cost: $23,000 (already included in the FY27 budget)
  
  I. MACS FY2027 Budget Vote Henry Lust 2 m
   

FY2027 Budget:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HSVRzU7QAG8NWDnFTmPFpiXnuSIDNMG-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111271138890830228698&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

FY27 Budget Updates/Revisons:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tGrX6QrXVfLbMIpS7zRbRcEKpQgC_eLt/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  J. MACS Calendar, Handbooks, Policy Tracker Vote Kolt Bloxson 5 m
   
  1. MACS School Year Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14dl2G3F_Zfe0nfx5Fh7Z2HZlJPIkuPrq/view?usp=drive_link
  2. Employee Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QT5KIMqdOd64hinL03cLBePUhuYRzVfz/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111271138890830228698&rtpof=true&sd=true
  3. Scholar Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QT5KIMqdOd64hinL03cLBePUhuYRzVfz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111271138890830228698&rtpof=true&sd=true
  4. Policy Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K_70RN1n6y95sf0m6a5zD8c6NGnUjMbb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111271138890830228698&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

  
VII. Important Items To Discuss / Sign
 
  1. Conflict of Interest Document.
  
VIII. Review and Discussion Topics 11:03 AM
  A. Board Chair Followups Discuss Henry Lust 5 m
   

Board Meetings Schedule for 2026-2027 ... 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lyc4mJctCih6TmqmP-rBQIdVQxukf-tY1oxjGUPdsg8/edit?usp=sharing

 

Governance Training For 2026 ...

 

  • Morgan Felts 6 Hour Governance Training For All Board Members.
    • Held On January 17th ... Attendees, Henry, Jennifer & Kolt
  • All Board Members Who Missed Morgans Class Have Attended The February 11th Atlanta Session (6 hours)
    • Latricia - Yes 
    • Taccara - Yes
    • Angel - Yes
    • Tracy - 21 Cobalt Training
    • Joel - Yes
    • Uso - 21 Cobalt Training
    • Jasmine - Yes
  • New Board Members Have Attended The February 10th Atlanta Session (4 hours)
    • Latricia - Yes
    • Taccara - Yes
    • Joel - Yes (21 Cobalt)
    • Jasmine - Yes
  • New Board Members Have Completed The 2 Hours of Virtual Training
    • Latricia - Yes 
    • Taccara - Yes
    • Joel - Yes
    • Jasmine - Yes


 

  
  B. Executive Session Discuss Kolt Bloxson 10 m
   

If Needed, The board will transition to an Executive Session for the purpose of Litigation, Real Estate or Personnel.

 

 

  
IX. Closing Items 11:18 AM
  A. Public Forum - Opportunity for Submitted Questions from Public FYI Uso Sayers 5 m
  B. Announcements FYI 1 m
  C. Our Sincere Thanks For Your Dedicated Service To The Miles Ahead Board & Miles Ahead Scholars & Staff! Discuss Henry Lust 3 m
   

We Appreciate All You Have Done For MACS!

  1. Tracy Reese
  2. Angel Turner
  3. Jennifer Toussaint Williams
  
  D. Next Board Meeting: Thursday August 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm via Zoom FYI Henry Lust 1 m
   

No Board Meeting In July!

  
  E. Adjourn Meeting Vote Henry Lust 1 m