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Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on February 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM CST

Date and Time

Monday February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM CST

Location

Abrams Library Classroom or Zoom (https://clarksdalecollegiate-org.zoom.us/j/84717869577)

Mission: Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School prepares scholars in the Mississippi Delta to excel in high school and college by providing rigorous instruction within a structured, ambitious, and jubilant school community. 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Aurelia Jones-Taylor
  B. Record Attendance   Amanda Johnson 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes from November 24, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Aurelia Jones-Taylor 2 m
   

The Board will review and approve the meeting minutes from a previous meeting.

  
     
II. Executive Director's Report 5:33 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report Discuss Amanda Johnson 20 m
   

ED Johnson will provide an update on key organizational metrics including an update on our goal regarding organizational compliance. She will also provide an update on planning for the upcoming school year.

  
  B. Expert Citizen Special License Vote Amanda Johnson 5 m
   

Administration requests Board approval to submit an application for a Special License – Expert Citizen Teacher to the Mississippi Department of Education for Mr. Ross Walton, who is currently teaching Algebra I and Foundations of Algebra.

  
  C. Resolution to Establish a School District Police Dapartment Vote Shakida Gooden 5 m
   

We ask the Board to approve the establishment of Clarksdale Collegiate Police Department in order to better ensure the safety of scholars on our campuses.

  
  D. Addition to Current Inclement Weather Policy Vote Amanda Johnson 5 m
   

Director Johnson requests permission to update our current inclement weather policy to ensure compensation during unexpected closures. The policy addition will read: Staff will be paid for scheduled workdays missed due to closures. Salaried staff receive regular pay; non-exempt employees are compensated per HR guidance. Leave time is not required.

  
III. Committee Reports 6:08 PM
  A. Finance Committee Vote Katie Wise 20 m
   

Katie Wise, GT3, will provide a monthly financial update as of December 31, 2025 and will present an updated budget for approval.

  
  B. Facility Update Discuss David Endom 15 m
   

David Endom and Rob Tate, Level Field Partners, will provide an update on the 7-12 facility and answer questions regarding the planning progress.

  
IV. Other Business 6:43 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Aurelia Jones-Taylor 10 m
   

Open for public comments.

  
V. Closing Items 6:53 PM
  A. Next Board Meeting Reminder FYI Aurelia Jones-Taylor 2 m
   

The next meeting will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Aurelia Jones-Taylor