SC Whitmore School
Minutes
SC Whitmore School Board of Directors Meeting
Directors Present
A. Asouzu (remote), L. Crosby (remote), M. Rogers (remote), P. Chick (remote), T. Behling (remote), T. Bowers (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Simon
Guests Present
A. Goff (remote), A. Havens (remote), A. Latta (remote), Alex Langley (remote), Amie Schlichtig (remote), E. Adams (remote), K. Dunbar (remote), K. Thomas (remote), Luke Vickery (remote), M. Head (remote), S. Herring (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comments
D.
Approve Minutes
The board voted to change the word "read" to "recite" and "led by Thomas Bowers" in the previous minutes in regards to Pam taking the oath as a new board member. The board then voted to approve all minutes with that change. TC made the motion for the updated language and Leah seconded the updated language. Matt made a motion to approve all prior minutes from 9/11/2025 and Pam seconded the motion.
II. ManleyGarvin Audit Presentation
A.
Documentation
Alex Langley and Luke Vickery from ManleyGarvin shared the audit with the board that ended June 30th 2025. A clean unmodified opinion was issued which is the highest opinion that can be given. The audit was given on October 6th, 2025 which was well ahead of the October 15th, 2025 deadline for the district.
III. November Financials
A.
Documentation
Maria presented the November financials. She discussed where our projected enrollment was lower and how our funding was cut after the budget was approved from .65 to .50 which affected our bottom line. The goal is to meet the 415 by the 135 day count. Kim also mentioned that we allow students to graduate in December which lowers our student count as well mid year. Kim also shared some specific marketing tools that are being used to increase student enrollment. It was also noted that grants had still not been approved.
IV. 2026-2027 Calendar Draft
A.
Draft
V. Principal's Report
A.
Report
Ebone' shared the results from the 24-25 report card. The information came out late due to discrepancies. The school improved in some areas. Some new metrics lowered our rating. She also shared the steps the school is taking throughout the school year to address areas that had a lower rating.
VI. Executive Director Report
A.
Report
Kim shared the FBLA results of the recent competition and that they are moving on to state and hopefully nationals. Annette and Kim gave a presentation at the Alliance Conference about our Cognia Accreditation. Susan also ran a panel talk during the conference. 23 December graduates and others that could graduate early but they want to take advantage of dual enrollment and be eligible for scholarships. Social media impact is going well and the district meeting about data was very impactful.
No public comments.