Baconton Community Charter School

Minutes

BCCS Governing Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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, Brittany Shiver, Crystal Moore, Isabel Nunez, Jenny Van Meter, Rashelle Minix, Robert Frock, Shavonne Threatts, Stone Pinson

Directors Absent

Benjamin Brooks, Sonya Williams

Ex Officio Members Present

Kate Von Glahn

Non Voting Members Present

Kate Von Glahn

Guests Present

Dustin Green, Kelly Rucker, Missy Harrod, Tinsley Brooks

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jenny Van Meter called a meeting of the board of directors of Baconton Community Charter School to order on Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

All voted to approve the Agenda. Unanimous

D.

Approve Minutes

Robert Frock made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 10-28-25.
Amber Manriquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Recognition of Guests

II. Finance Committee

A.

BCCS Finance Reports

Rashelle Minix made a motion to approve October financial documents.
Brittany Shiver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Updates

We have a few CD's that need renewing. Benjamin recommended that we reinvest. Amber recommended that we look at interest rates on 6 month CDs. 

C.

Facility Update

Need to budget for roofing and new A/C units going forward.

D.

Payroll/Human Resources Update

Going with ADP for payroll processing beginning January 2026. Bidding out WC Insurance. Beginning with ESS in January 2026 as well.

III. Student Affairs Committee

A.

Student Affairs Monthly Reports

Rob Frock stated that Macon training was really good and easily accessible. He also stated how much he enjoyed the Veterans Day program at the school. Enrollment at 992.  PreK is included in that enrollment. Attendance is holding steady with no real changes. Nurse staying busy. Dental bus coming in the month of December. SWD only had an increase of 1. Kelly Rucker said those numbers are likely to increase due to those in testing currently who will probably qualify. EOC tests will happen in December. First eagle scout inducted.

IV. Governance Committee

A.

GOVERNANCE TRAINING UPDATE

Everyone except for Rob Frock will need to attend the board training in Atlanta in February. Missy will book rooms at hotel indigo as soon as possible in order to secure them.

V. Administrative Updates

A.

Faculty Christmas Party

Not planning an off site faculty Christmas dinner. Planning door prizes, breakfast one morning, possibly the coffee truck again along with usual cash Christmas bonus.

B.

Bus/Transportation Updates

Bids are in. Waiting on one more. We have to make a decision before spring. GHSA appeal was approved partly due to lack of transportation.

C.

Bell Wether Cohort Meeting Update

Meeting in Atlanta last week with Missy, Kelly and Linda. This has been a great experience to help formalize future strategic plans. More funds added to the possible award amount but will not open up until May 2026. Focus has been to grow CTAE programs along with improving facilities. They added the possibility of $500,000 grant to apply for in March to go toward those CTAE programs.

VI. Executive Session

A.

Go into ES

Rashelle Minix made a motion to Go into Executive Session.
Stone Pinson seconded the motion.

6:41 pm

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Brittany Shiver made a motion to Exit Executive Session.
Rashelle Minix seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Stone Pinson made a motion to that Missy have permission to offer up to $350,000 for the real estate discussed.
Amber Manriquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. 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 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kate Von Glahn