Baconton Community Charter School
Minutes
BCCS Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 21, 2026 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, Rashelle Minix, Robert Frock, Shavonne Threatts, Sonya Williams, Stone Pinson
Directors Absent
Benjamin Brooks, Isabel Nunez, Jenny Van Meter
Guests Present
Kate Von Glahn, Kelly Rucker, Lajuana Smith, Lynn Pinson, Mary Sullivan, Meredith Powell, Tinsley Brooks
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Recognition of Guests
E.
Approve Minutes: March 17, 2026 Governing Board Meeting
F.
Approve Minutes: Budget Hearing Minutes: March 17, 2026
II. Finance Committee
A.
BCCS Finance Reports
Finance committee recommended approving financial reports. Mr. Frock asked about an update on the real estate swap. That is not finished yet.
B.
FY27 Budget for Approval
C.
Facility Update
Kolyn Newberry reached out to Tyson Steel to discuss future building projects. He also has thought about a manhole and fire hydrant needing to be moved for the particular spot in mind. He will speak with the City Of Baconton regarding responsibility and cost of doing so. A building inspector has inspected the White House on Walton Street and it needs significant repairs. A contractor has given a tentative estimate of $112,000 to repair roof and outdoor needs.
III. Student Affairs Committee
A.
Student Affairs Monthly Reports
Enrollment is holding steady. Attendance is at a good place. Undergoing a Medicaid audit that takes place every three years. May 22, 2026 is the audit date. We had a small flag on the proportionality report in the Black, Students with Learning Disabilities percentage. Our level was .187 over the "acceptable" limit. Meredith Powell spoke to the process of identifying learning disabilities and doing what is right for each student vs. not serving someone because of percentages that we do not want to go over.
Meredith Powell - Elementary - testing beginning next week for Milestones and teachers and staff are preparing.
LaJuana Smith - Middle school - also preparing for next week's Milestone testing. Presentation by Timothy Miller upcoming for middle schoolers. Some fun PBIS upcoming events and celebrations for those with good behavior records and all assignments complete and turned in. Honors day is day before the end of school.
Kelly Rucker - High School - Change of administration. Southern Regional will be on campus tomorrow to reister students for fall semester. The schedule is built already for next year and just waiting on final approval. Finals in December were canceled due to power outage and spring finals were canceled to be fair and equitable for those students. EOCs will still happen.
Colen Hudson asked about scheduling for next year addressing issues with schedule this year. Ms. Rucker said they will still be on block schedule but will have more choices available.
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Updates
Training due for board members by June 30, 2026.
V. Administrative Updates
A.
Approval of New Hires
New Hires:
Savannah Tyson - Paraprofessional
Jordyn VonGlahn - Paraprofessional
Josie Johnson -Paraprofessional
Chris Jones - Special Education Teacher
Eron Olsen- Change of position
B.
Approval of Returning Faculty and Staff
List provided to board members.
C.
Retirees/Non-Returning Staff
Resignations
-Dustin Green
-Betsy Rose
-Adara King
-Simon Mejia
Colen Hudson - Boy Scout Member