Pataula Charter Academy, Inc (Serving Pataula Charter Academy and Spring Creek Charter Academy)

March 2025 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Spring Creek Charter Academy lunchroom

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Agenda Vote
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for January 2025 Board Meeting on January 27, 2025  
  E. Approve Executive Session Minutes Vote
  F. Public Comment  
  G. Executive Session - Personnel Vote
II. Superintendent Report
  A. 2025-2026 SY Certified Contract Approval Vote
   

- The suggested amendments have been vetting with the school attorney.

 
  B. PCA Teacher Resignation/Retirement FYI
   

- Lisa Towns is resigning/retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 SY

- Levie Rice is resigning at the end of the 2024-2024 SY.

 
  C. PCA Teacher Hires for 25/26 SY Vote
   

- Kim Pinkins - Elementary

- Ashlyn Rogers - PE/Softball

- Wes Murphy - PE/Football

 
  D. PCA Para Hires for 25/26 SY Vote
   

- Danielle Williams

 
  E. SCCA Teacher Retirement/Resignations FYI
   

- Becki Miller retired as of Feb. 1

- Rachel Marshall is resigning at the end of the 24/25 SY

- Anna Barber is resigning at the end of the 24/25 SY

 
  F. SCCA - Add certified teaching position for 25/26 SY Vote
   

- Add certified K-12 Physical Education Teacher position for 25/26 SY

 
  G. SCCA Teacher Hires for 2025-2026 SY Vote
   

- Hillary Bell - Elementary

- Collins McClendon - PE

 
  H. SCCA Para Hire Vote
   

- Kristy Glass

 
  I. Change District Position to 2 School Level Positions Vote
   

- Change District SPED Director Position into two separate positions for a SPED Director at each school

 
  J. PCA Final/Official 2023-2024 CPF Results FYI
   

- PCA met in all 3 areas (Academic, Financial, and Operations) on the SCSC 2023-2024 Comprehensive Performance Framework

*Reminder - SCCA received their determinations earlier due to renewal - They also met in all areas.

 
  K. PCA - Operational CPF Dashboard FYI
   

- On target to meet on Operational CPF 

 
  L. SCCA - Operational CPF Dashboard FYI
   

- On target to meet on Operational CPF

 
  M. Enrollment Updates FYI
   

- Both schools are expected to meet on Projected Enrollment for the 2024-2025 SY -  Since the Oct FTE count is over and the lottery has been conducted, we will not report on this year's enrollment anymore this year. 

- The lotteries for the 2025-2026 SY were held.  The enrollment numbers and waiting lists are attached.  PCA has 594 tentatively enrolled (4 short of full) with 94 on the waiting list.  SCCA has 521 tentatively enrolled (32 short of full - high school) with 108 on the waiting list.

 
III. CFO/Business Director Report
  A. PCA Monthly Financial Reports FYI
   

monthly financial reports through December 2024

 
  B. Pataula - FY 26 General Operating Budget FYI
  C. Pataula - vehicle purchase Vote
   

approval to purchase 2014 Chevy 350  for $12,500 from Parkway Motors INC

 
  D. Pataula - SNP Employee Hire Vote
   

Approval to hire Vanisha Allen 

 
  E. SCCA - Monthly Board Reports FYI
   

Review monthly financials through December 2024

 
  F. SCCA - FY 26 General Operating Budget FYI
  G. SCCA - vendor selection for PA system Vote
   

Select vendor to install PA system with Connections grant 

 
  H. SCCA Facility Update FYI
  I. SCCA - SNP Hire Vote
   

Approval to hire Angela Nash for parttime kitchen position

 
IV. Governance Committee Report
  A. Required Annual Board Training FYI
   

Governance Training Dates – 

 

Athens – The Classic Center

April 22, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - New Governing Board Member Training*

April 23, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Training for All Governing Board Members

 

*New board members will complete 2 additional hours of training through virtual, asynchronous sessions.

 
  B. Annual Board Self-Assessment FYI
   

Be on the lookout for an email from BoardOnTrack to complete the annual Board Assessment.

 
V. Academic Excellence Committee
  A. Reports from February 10 meeting Discuss
   

- Final CCRPI comparisons, final CPF results, and Winter MAP score reports were shared.

 
VI. Ad Hoc Superintendent/CFO Evaluation Committee
  A. 24/25 SY Evaluation Process FYI
   

- As part of Succession Planning this process is being reviewed and will be formalized with a policy.  The evaluation process for the 2024-2025 SY will be starting soon.

 
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote