Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
A. Jones-Taylor (remote), B. Logan Smith (remote), C. Williams (remote), S. Howell (remote), W. Crews (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Meier, S. Jossell
Guests Present
A. Johnson, D. Endom (remote), L. Capers (remote), T. Thornton (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes from November 28, 2022 Board Meeting
No changes were made to the minutes.
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report
ED Johnson gave a brief update on key metrics and priorities for the year.
B.
Clarksdale Collegiate 21-22 Performance Framework
C.
Clarksdale Collegiate Renewal Update
ED Johnson gave an update on the renewal application status and reminded the board that the school is seeking a five-year renewal of the K-8 charter. The application is due on Tuesday, January 31st.
III. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee
Teresa Thorton, Finance Director, presented the December financial report and answered questions from the board. A formula error was noted on the benefits line item on the profit and loss statement that will be corrected.
B.
Facility Task Force Report
David Endom, Level Field Partners, gave an update on the planning for the high school campus. The board will receive a more detailed update with budget details and project scope in the next meeting to consider.
The board also received an update on the options for accommodating 7th grade on the current campus next year. The options include leasing or purchasing modular classrooms depending on funding sources and long-term plans.
C.
Governance Committee
Cassandra Williams was enthusiastically nominated to serve as treasurer based on her deep financial knowledge and demonstrated commitment to board service.
IV. Other Business
A.
Public Comment
No public comments were made.
V. Closing Items
A.
Reminder of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Monday, February 27th at 5:30 pm.
Clarksdale Collegiate's response to the draft 21-22 Performance Framework report from the authorizer was included in the board packet and meeting for review.