SC Whitmore School

Minutes

SC Whitmore School Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Location

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

T. Bowers called a meeting of the board of directors of SC Whitmore School to order on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM.

C.

Public Comments

No public comments.

D.

Approve Minutes

M. Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes from SC Whitmore School Board of Directors Meeting on 09-11-25.
P. Chick seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve 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

M. Rogers made a motion to accept the first reading of the draft calendar for the 2026-2027.
T. Behling seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

L. Crosby made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
P. Chick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Bowers