Baconton Community Charter School
Minutes
BCCS Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 12, 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
Benjamin Brooks, Isabel Nunez, Jenny Van Meter, Rashelle Minix, Robert Frock, Sonya Williams
Directors Absent
Amber Manriquez, Brittany Shiver, Shavonne Threatts, Stone Pinson
Guests Present
Eron Olsen, Kate Von Glahn, Kelly Rucker, Kolyn Newberry, Lynn Pinson, Meredith Powell, Missy Harrod
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Recognition of Guests
E.
Approve Minutes: April 21 , 2026 Governing Board Meeting
II. Finance Committee
A.
BCCS Finance Reports
B.
Facility Update
III. Student Affairs Committee
A.
Student Affairs Monthly Reports
Nothing out of the ordinary. Reports state that enrollment is steady and attendance is as expected.
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Updates
Isabelle Nunez was the last member to finish her training. All should be complete at this time.
V. Administrative Updates
A.
Approval of New Hires
Approve Laney Williams to teach 2nd grade as a para under an MOU with GA Southwester. This allows her to combine her student teaching year with her first year of teaching. She will be teaching with a very seasoned team of teachers who will mentor her.
Also approve Kreslyn Mercer as a Paraprofessional in PreK.
B.
Retirees/Non-Returning Staff
C.
Approval of legal documents for land swap
Jenny Van Meter signed as Chairperson. Documents will be recorded at Mitchell County Superior Court.
Plans have been uploaded to the procurement site and will be there until May 22nd. Once bids are in, the board will need a called meeting in order to award the bid to the winner so construction can begin immediately.