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

Jenny Van Meter called a meeting of the board of directors of Baconton Community Charter School to order on Tuesday May 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Rashelle Minix made a motion to Approve Agenda.
Robert Frock seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Recognition of Guests

E.

Approve Minutes: April 21 , 2026 Governing Board Meeting

Rashelle Minix made a motion to approve the minutes from BCCS Governing Board Meeting on 04-21-26.
Benjamin Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Rashelle Minix made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting: FY27 Budget Hearing #2 on 04-21-26.
Benjamin Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Finance Committee

A.

BCCS Finance Reports

Rashelle Minix made a motion to approve the financials presented by the finance committee.
Sonya Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Facility Update

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.

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

Robert Frock made a motion to approve new hires.
Rashelle Minix seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Benjamin Brooks made a motion to approve Karly Chandler's resignation.
Sonya Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Retirees/Non-Returning Staff

C.

Approval of legal documents for land swap

Rashelle Minix made a motion to approve signing of Resolution for land swap that is to be signed by chairperson, Jenny Van Meter.
Robert Frock seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Jenny Van Meter signed as Chairperson. Documents will be recorded at Mitchell County Superior Court.

VI. 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 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kate Von Glahn