Liberation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting (Make-Up
Date and Time
Thursday October 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
D. Hunter (remote), J. Cook (remote), K. Copeland (remote), M. Mehta (remote), S. Williams (remote), T. Reynolds (remote), V. Thomas (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Scott
Guests Present
B. King (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 Thursday Oct 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Approve Meeting Agenda
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Topics of Discussion
- Enrollment at 160. There were 3 withdrawals due to location (went back to home school due to transportation). 4 new enrollments.
- All state reporting submitted on time.
- Received a finding on the Conflict of Interest Policy. Will need to submit a corrective action plan and submit an updated policy.
- SCSC site visit on 11/12/2026 (10am-11:15am); see how doing and provide feedback prior to renewal next year.
- Two site visits in January 2027. 1) Cognia accreditation site visit. 2) SCSC Health & Safety site visit.
K. Copeland made a motion to update the enrollment policy to amend application opening date from 10/31 to 11/6.
T. Reynolds seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Finance
A.
September/October Financials
Projected to meet 30 days cash on hand at end of FY. Should target to fundraise $40,000-$50,000 by end of current FY.
B.
Vote to Open Savings Account for Liberation Academy
Confirmation that new savings account will be opened in line with the financial policies and include appropriate signatories.
V. Thomas made a motion to open a savings account for Liberation Academy for the purpose of saving for facility and operational costs for the purchase of a new facility.
M. Mehta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Other Business
A.
Discuss Committee Meeting Calendar For SY 26-27
No adjustments to the 11/24/2026 board meeting date at this time. Brian will confirm availability with Candence at Purpose Capital.
B.
Public Comment
No public comments received via email or in the chat.
V. 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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Thomas