Liberation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
D. Hunter (remote), J. Cook (remote), K. Copeland (remote), K. Scott (remote), M. Mehta (remote), T. Reynolds (remote), V. Thomas (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Andre Waters (remote), Astra Armstrong (remote), B. King (remote), Candace Ramsey (remote), T. Anderson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
V. Thomas called a meeting of the board of directors of Liberation Academy to order on Tuesday Apr 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
V. Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-31-26.
K. Copeland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Academic Report
- Recent completed Spring MAP. Reading growth is strong. Math growth is inconsistent. Some gaps in literacy instruction. Focus next year will be a strong foundation of guided reading.
- Project-Based Learning experience at the conclusion of testing. Opportunity for students to utilize the 4 C's (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication).
B.
Executive Director Report
- Policy and Advocacy updates: SB475 passed the GA Senate in March 2026 and is pending with the House Education Committee (allow charter schools to access eSPLOST funding). Budget increase FY2026 budget includes an education funding increase.
- Currently there are 3 vacancies. Offers were out to 2 candidates who declined due to salary. Additional interviewing is underway.
- GADOE obligations due by close of the month:
- Title I, Part C Fidelity of Implementation of Migrant Education Program Services
- Title I, Part C Implementation Plan Observation
- Enrollment Projection due to SCSC by May 13th.
- Had a site visit with Cognia for accreditation application.
- Upcoming priorities include approving 26-27 SY Calendar and fundraising.
C.
Culture and Climate
- Staff member of the month and Solutionist of the month celebrated.
- Upcoming family events are shared with families via ParentSquare.
- Family Informational Session held on 4/25/2026. Total attending families=20.
D.
Operations
- Have received 100 applications to date.
- 30 families have confirmed seats.
- Will provide food (breakfast and lunch) for summer schools.
- Transportation strategy- search underway, looking for the ability to brand and for larger capacity.
- Completed comprehensive T4 security audit.
- Last day of schools is May 22nd.
- Trending to hit the floor of 185.
III. Finance
A.
Finance Report
- March 2026 Finance Report presented.
- March total revenue was $310.5K and total expenses were $294K.
- Ending cash balance was $423K, equal to 48 days cash on hand, and representing a $51K increase from the prior month.
- Projected to end the year with 52 days cash on hand.
IV. Governance
A.
Discussion of SY 26-27 Board Meeting Dates
We will need to discuss and vote on board meetings dates for 2026-2027 during the May 2026 board meeting.
B.
Adjust May 2026 Board Meeting & Budget Hearing Date
V. Thomas made a motion to amend the date of the May 26, 2026 board meeting and budget hearing to Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
M. Mehta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approve SY 26-27 Calendar
T. Reynolds made a motion to approve Liberation Academy 2026-2027 school calendar.
K. Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
V. Thomas made a motion to move into Executive Session.
K. Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Thomas