Pataula Charter Academy
Minutes
PCA - February 2026 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Pataula Charter Academy Inc Central Office
Directors Present
G. Flowers, G. Whalen, K. Gilbert, L. Hixon, R. Lane
Directors Absent
J. Apke, J. Duncan, J. Earp
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Non Voting Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Guests Present
C. Boyd, 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.
PCA 2024-2025 SCSC CPF Determinations
We received the 2024-2025 SCSC CPF Determination. PCA meets in all three areas.
B.
Retirements
The following employees are retiring at the end of the 2025-2026 school year:
- Lyn Adkinson - District Data Collection Manager/PCA Data Clerk
- Elizabeth Knox - Intervention Teacher
- Susan Eubanks - Special Education Paraprofessional
C.
Resignations
The following teachers are resigning effective the end of the 25-26 school year:
Joshua Temples.
D.
New Position - Student Advocacy Specialist
GaDOE has created a new position and is providing partial funding for this position. The job
duties are largely related to Counseling, Mental Health, and Behavior Intervention. Kylie is recommending the Board approve this new position at PCA for the 2026-2027 School year.
E.
Position Revision - Special Ed/MTSS
With the addition of the new Student Advocacy Specialist Position at PCA, Kylie is recommending the Board replace the full-time Special Education Director position with one part-time Special Education Coordinator position and one part-time MTSS Coordinator position. Historically the Special Education Director has monitored both areas. This will allow each Coordinator to better focus on the needs of their individual students. The SCCA Special Education Director will continue to provide oversight and support for the new Special Education Coordinator, if needed.
F.
PCA Operational CPF Dashboard
Kylie is projecting PCA will meet on Operational CPF with a score of 100.
G.
Enrollment Updates
Kylie gave the Board an update on current PCA enrollment numbers and projected enrollment numbers at PCA for the 2026-2027 school year.
III. CFO/Business Director Report
A.
PCA - School Bus Purchase
Cheryl is requesting approval to purchase 2 new school buses at PCA for a total of $ 311,000 from Yancey Bus Sales and Service. Currently PCA has 7 bus routes with three 2018 year model buses, two 2014 year model buses and two battery powered buses that are not reliable. All other buses on our lot are over 23 years old and used for parts.
There was no public comment.