Baconton Community Charter School
Minutes
BCCS Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Baconton Community Charter School
260 East Walton Street
Baconton, Georgia
Administrative Office
The Governing Board meets monthly at 6:00 PM in the Superintendent's Conference Room in the Main Building. Dates are noted on the calendar.
The Finance Committee meets monthly in advance of the regular board meeting to review financials.
The Student Affairs Committee receives monthly reports from campus leadership.
Directors Present
Amber Manriquez, Benjamin Brooks, Brittany Shiver, Jenny Van Meter, John Hilliard, Robert Frock, Shavonne Threatts, Sonya Williams, Stone Pinson
Directors Absent
Rashelle Minix
Ex Officio Members Present
Kate Von Glahn
Non Voting Members Present
Kate Von Glahn
Guests Present
Dustin Green, LaJuana Smith, Larry Burkett, Lynn Pinson, Mary Sullivan, Meredith Powell, Missy Harrod
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Finance Committee
A.
BCCS Finance Reports
Benjamin submitted motion to board
B.
Facility Update
John Hilliard questioned if pond was capable of holding extra water. Retention pond is designed to send excess water to Jackson street pump station. There is a lack of viable options and stopping the project is not desirable.
III. Student Affairs Committee
A.
Student Affairs Monthly Reports
Missy Harrod presented Raquel Ewings-Murray's report to the board. Administration has been very pleased with how she has jumped in.
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Policy Review
Living Donor Law - policy around paid time to an employee who is a living donor.
Social Media Act - SB 351 - link for parents as well to educate parents regarding social media
Technology Acceptable Use Policy - an updated policy - allows school to ask for reparation for damages - Tik Tok policy
spells out punishments for students 6-12 who have a 3rd offense up for bullying. Elementary students may have a little different consequences.
B.
Governing Board Membership Update
John Hilliard is not seeking another term. Sonya Williams is also up for renewal. October is the annual meeting to vote for new members. Publishing the form to solicit new members on the website was mentioned. Board needs two new members who are parents. Board Member emails and bios need to be updated as well on website.
V. Administrative Updates
A.
Recommendation to approve New Hires and Resignations:
Connor Holton replacing Hayden Hatcher - Maintenance Dept.
Part time help - Jennifer Robinson in front hallway
SRO - Cecilia Aguera
B.
Peach Tax Credit
BCCS applied to be a part of this program and was accepted. Requires a fundraising initiative aimed toward our CTAE program and technology.
C.
Academic CPF update
Data was presented to Governing Board showing comparison with 5 local counties. Members have access to this data and can ask questions of Linda Winfree or Missy Harrod if they want more information. Shows good progress for BCCS. Dr. Brown in Mitchell County is an exceptional instructional coach so BCCS will have to continue to work hard to continue to outperform local counties.
D.
Bell Wether
This is a company who aids in strategic planning. We have been accepted into the replication Cohort through the SCSC. Coming to campus August 26, 2025, to interview families, students, classrooms and board members. Great learning experience for our school and admin.
VI. Board Member Comments and Concerns
A.
GHSA passes expired
School admin will work on updated list.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- June 2025 meeting minutes.pdf
- 2025_08_12_august_finance_committee_meeting_minutes.pdf
- PEACH Education Tax Credit_PFRP Overview (1).pptx
- Baconton Community Charter School_PEACH Tax Credit Project_Partnership Agreement_2025.pdf
- Peach Tax Credit Presentation
- Academic CPF information
John presented reports to board. Enrollment at 1,012 as of now. Meredith says Elementary is at 470 students and is going well. The new pre-K set up working out really well. Lunch and breakfast being delivered to their classrooms - all 3 classrooms. New elementary workroom.
LaJuana Smith said middle school going smoothly and loving the new building. Teachers working on rituals and routines. Will begin data meetings to review where they may need to pivot. Middle school softball already started and football starting Thursday. Nearly 300 students in middle school.
Dustin Green said Seniors started back today. Dual enrollment classes started today. Welding and cosmetology students are being transported to Thomasville. Everyone able to eat in the cafeteria now for breakfast and lunch. Common planning happening on Thursdays