Pataula Charter Academy
Minutes
PCA January 2026 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Spring Creek Charter Academy Lunchroom
Directors Present
G. Flowers, G. Whalen, J. Apke, J. Duncan, J. Earp, L. Hixon, R. Lane
Directors Absent
K. Gilbert
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Non Voting Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Guests Present
C. Boyd, H. Worsley, L. Adkinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Public Comment
II. Superintendent Report
A.
2026-2027 School Calendar
Kylie presented the tentative 26-27 School Calendar for Board review.
B.
PCA - Operational CPF Dashboard
PCA is on target to meet on Operational CPF with a score of 100.
C.
Enrollment Updates
Kylie presented projected enrollment numbers for 26-27 School year. The annual lottery was held January 22, 2026.
D.
Data Collection Manager/School Data Clerk Position Changes
Kylie is recommending the separation of the System Level Data Collections Manager Position and PCA Data Clerk Position which is currently one joint position. Next year, Admin would like to make two separate part-time (49%) positions for these roles.
III. CFO/Business Director Report
A.
PCA - FY26 Amended General Operating Budget
This is the 2nd presentation of the PCA FY26 Amended General Operating Budget. The Finance Committee has reviewed the Budget and is requesting full Board approval at this time.
B.
PCA - FY 26 Amended Budget Public Comment
There was no public comment on the PCA FY26 Amended General Operating Budget.
C.
PCA - FY26 Amended General Operating Budget Approval
D.
PCA INC / SCCA INC Assignment Agreement
The Finance Committee has reviewed and approved the Assignment/Assumption Agreement between PCA INC and SCCA INC. Approval by the designated PCA Board Member is needed at this time.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Lane |
Abstain
|
| L. Hixon |
Abstain
|
| K. Gilbert |
Absent
|
| J. Apke |
Abstain
|
| J. Earp |
Abstain
|
| J. Duncan |
Aye
|
| G. Whalen |
Abstain
|
| G. Flowers |
Abstain
|
E.
Pataula CD Renewal
The Finance Committee approved the renewal of Pataula's CD at the Bank of Edison for another 12 months at an interest rate of 3.75%. The Committee is requesting full Board approval.
F.
Pataula Financial Reports
Financial reports for PCA through November 2025 have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and the Board. PCA is on tract to meet on Financial CPF at this time.
IV. Governance Committee Report
A.
Mandatory Board Training
Reminder the last opportunity for the mandated Governance Training is February 10 (new members only) and February 11 (all members) at the Loudermilk Center. At this time all members have signed up. Reminder - members are responsible for making their own travel, meal and lodging arrangements - members will be reimbursed for these expenses.
There was no public comment.