Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School

Minutes

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

https://clarksdalecollegiate-org.zoom.us/j/84717869577 or The Abrams Library at Clarksdale Collegiate (1012 W 2nd Street)

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. 

Directors Present

A. Jones-Taylor (remote), B. Logan Smith (remote), C. Williams (remote), E. Meier (remote), S. Howell (remote), S. Jossell (remote), W. Crews (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Johnson, D. Endom (remote), E. Clayton (remote), L. Capers (remote), Lindsey Richard (remote), T. Thornton (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Jones-Taylor called a meeting of the board of directors of Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School to order on Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes from February 27, 2023 Board Meeting

C. Williams made a motion to Approve Minutes from February 27, 2023.
S. Jossell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

ED Johnson gave a brief report on Enrollment, Planning for 2023-2024 School Year.

ED Johnson also gave an update on the High School.

ED Johnson also stated that the Letter of Intent was submitted and approved

ED Johnson was able to attend the 10 year anniversary of Charter Schools in Mississippi and was also a guest panelist.

III. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

B. Logan Smith made a motion to Approve the Financial Report for the month of February.
E. Meier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Facility Task Force Report

Lindsey Richards and David Edom gave updates on the modular classrooms. They also gave updates on the upcoming facility. Modulars are scheduled to arrive late June or early July of 2023.

Steven Jossell asked about the safety of the modulars in case of bad weather. Lindsey stated they are working on getting a answer for Mr. Jossell.

Steven Jossell also asked about safe houses.

Cassandra Williams will check with Power Center Academy in Memphis, TN about their safe house.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Reminder of Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on April 24th at 5:30 pm.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Clayton