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Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School

Minutes

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM

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. 

Directors Present

A. Jones-Taylor (remote), C. Rutledge, C. Williams (remote), E. Meier (remote), O. Clark (remote), S. Howell (remote), S. Jossell (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Crumley, M. Dixon

Guests Present

A. Johnson, D. Endom (remote), E. Clayton (remote), K. Wise (remote), Rob Tate (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 Jun 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes from May 28, 2024 Board Meeting

C. Rutledge made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Board Meeting on 05-28-24.
E. Meier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

ED Amanda Johnson provided an update on events happening at Clarksdale Collegiate such as the Enrichment Camp that took place June 17th-28. Some scholars participated in a design camp. Assistant Principal was hired for upcoming school year. 

 

ED Amanda Johnson stated that we have 465 scholars who have registerd for the upcoming school year and 150 needed to complete documents for registration. She also shared that all but 1 position has been filled which is a special ed teacher for the middle school. 

 

ED Amanda Johnson also stated that Clarksdale Collegiate received the 5 year term contract for the school as well. 

Motion to C. Rutledge.
E. Meier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

Katie Wise provided the June 2024 financial report. She also gave an overview of the budget for 24-25 school year. Katie also made us aware of the student funding formula which now is based on Clarksdale unique student population and demographics. 

 

Clarksdale Collegiate has purchased brand new buses also. 

Motion to E. Meier.
S. Jossell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Facility Update

David Endom, Level Field Partners, presented the Facility Update which included updates on real estate development, temporary space for middle school and financing. 

C.

Motion to authorize the agreement between Clarksdale Collegiate and Coahoma Community College

Motion to C. Rutledge.
E. Meier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Other Business

A.

Public Comment

No public comments were offered.

V. Closing Items

A.

Next Board Meeting Reminder

The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22nd.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Clayton