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No public comment.

Executive Session was exited at 6:12 PM.

Kylie notified the Board that with no testing/no accountability last year due to COVID-19, the State Charter Schools Commission was extending all Charter Contracts for one year.

A school re-entry plan with four different scenarios for re-entry for the upcoming school year was presented to the Board at the last meeting for review.  The plan was shared with the public for parental review and parents were asked to complete a survey based on their opinion of each scenario. Kylie shared the results of this survey with the Board. Kylie researched local systems regarding their re-entry plans and shared that with the Board also.

Kylie's recommendation for PCA was based on survey results, DOE Guidance and information from local and State DPH.

Kylie recommends re-entry plan Scenario B: K-8 Students return to traditional school with enhanced preventive practices and social distancing. High School students would Distance Learn for the first grading period with re-evaluation before the October break. K-8 students would remain in the same group cohort and the same physical space as much as possible. Masks required during transition and where social distancing is more difficult. Masks may be worn in the classroom but not required. No group gatherings larger than allowed by the Governor's Executive Order. Limited visitors to the school.

A school re-entry plan with four different scenarios for re-entry for the upcoming school year was presented to the Board at the last meeting for review.  The plan was shared with the public for parental review and parents were asked to complete a survey based on their opinion of each scenario. Kylie shared the results of this survey with the Board. Kylie researched local systems regarding their re-entry plans and shared that with the Board also.

Kylie's recommendation for SCCA was based on survey results, DOE Guidance and information from local and state DPH.

Kylie recommends re-entry plan Scenario B: K-8 Students return to traditional school with enhanced preventive practices and social distancing.  K-8 students would remain in the same group cohort and the same physical space as much as possible. Masks required during transition and where social distancing is more difficult. Masks may be worn in the classroom but not required. No group gatherings larger than allowed by the Governor's Executive Order. Limited visitors to the school.

Kylie presented the need for this position to coordinate Pandemic information and response within our 7 county service area. The Board had approved for the position to be advertised and several candidates have applied. The intent is to hire a separate coordinator for each school. However, due the this position being a temporary hire using Grant funds it may be more feasible to hire one coordinator between the 2 schools.

Kylie presented the need for this position to coordinate Pandemic information and response within our 3 county service area. The Board had approved for the position to be advertised and several candidates have applied. The intent was to hire a separate coordinator for each school. However, due the this position being a temporary hire using Grant funds it may be more feasible to hire one coordinator between the 2 schools.

Kylie presented Ashley Wimberly to fill the paraprofessional position at SCCA for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Finance Committee presented the PCA FY 21 Amended General Operating Budget to the Board for review. This budget was posted for public review and comment last week. The budget includes the 11% State budget cuts due to COVID-19 and includes 5 year financial projections. It will be approved after the second public hearing in August.

The Finance Committee presented the SCCA FY 21 Amended General Operating Budget to the Board for review. This budget was posted for public review and comment last week. The budget includes the 11% State budget cuts due to COVID-19 and includes 5 year financial projections. It will be approved after the second public hearing in August.

Cheryl presented Lisa Spooner as a hire for the Part Time Office Clerk position at SCCA for the 2020-2021 school year.

The new modular building for SCCA has been delivered and will be placed beside the existing K5 building. Contractors should begin working on the inside by Wednesday of next week. The pending septic system install should not affect the Fire Marshall issuing us a CO although it may affect the local Health Department inspection. Cheryl is pushing the contractors for a August 15 completion date.

Cheryl presented the Board with the need to add a Part Time Custodial Position at PCA. The CDC has issued guidelines requiring more stringent cleaning and disinfection procedures Due to COVID-19; having additional staff after student dismissal will aid in meeting these requirements. The funding is available in the budget for this position.

The DPH informs us that our septic system is not big enough to handle the growth of the additional modular building at SCCA. They are requiring the installation of another 1000 gallon tank as well as another 2000 gallon tank to meet health department requirements. SCCA cannot open for school until this project is completed. The motion to approve a Septic System vendor was tabled at the last meeting as there were no bids submitted. A bid from Mike Floyd Paving has now been submitted in the amount of $53,079.00 for this installation. Cheryl is recommending the Board accept this bid.

The finance committee presented the Board with a Memorandum of Understanding between PCA and SCCA for executive and instructional support services. PCA agrees to provide these services to SCCA through services performed by the positions listed in the approved SCCA Budget.

Kylie presented updated Board policies for approval. These policies were updated either to reflect changes needed for COVID-19 requirements or the need for the individual policy to be updated.