Liberation Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

C. Clark (remote), K. Scott (remote), L. Brown (remote), M. Mehta (remote), R. Nobles (remote), W. Hunter (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

B. King (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Nobles called a meeting of the board of directors of Liberation Academy to order on Tuesday Aug 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

W. Hunter made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-11-24.
C. Clark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

Liberation Academy Updates

  • Upcoming fundraiser for the school at Your Pie- Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
  • Liberation Academy will have a parent engagement event "Coffee with King" next Wednesday which will provide parents the opportunity to engage with leadership and understand current updates to policies. 
  • Flag football and cheerleading practices will be starting soon. 
  • The first game is scheduled for the first Saturday in September. 
  • The Biggest priority for the school this year is strengthening school culture both among students and among staff. 
    • The school will be utilizing "Kickboard" a platform to incentivize and reward positive behaviors. Students will receive a paycheck weekly which can be used to obtain rewards/privileges. The new Dean of Students, Mr. Waters, will be leading this initiative. 


 


 

B.

SY24-25 Enrollment

Enrollment is currently at 132 with the SCSC requirement being 139 minimum. There are new families enrolling throughout the first weeks of the academic year. ED reports that there is a strong belief that we will meet the 139 minimum. 

C.

Milestones Report

  • 50-56% passing 
  • 40-45% of scholars received level 1: over 90% of those scholars demonstrated growth over the year

The goal for AY24-25 is for 65% of all scholars to score level two or higher.
 

III. Policy Adoption

A.

Board Consideration/Approval

Tabled to next meeting

IV. Board Reminders

A.

Board Retreat

Board Retreat will occur on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with the purpose of developing the organization's strategic plan and reflecting on prior year success. 

B.

Governance Training

Board to begin completing the required 12 hours of governance training prior to April deadline. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Public Comment

No public comment(s) submitted. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Nobles
M. Mehta made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
W. Hunter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.