Kylie requested the following amendments to the agenda:

Add Item IID - PCA Contract Release - vote

Delete item IIIE - Gym Floor Project

There was no public comment.

PCA is on target to meet on Operational CPF with a score of 94. 

SCCA is also on target to meet on Operational CPF with a score of 94. 

The COVID-19 Protocol Plan needs to be amended to reflect the new requirements in SB514, the Unmask GA Students Act. Since the Unmask Georgia Students Act would give parents the right to opt out of masks when in the "required" stage of the plan, Kylie is proposing that the plan be changed to state that masks will always be recommended and not required. 

Christina Merritt, high school science teacher, has requested to be released from her FY23 Contract. Mrs. Merritt would like to work closer to home as she is a new mother.  Kylie is recommending the Board release her from her contract. 

There was no public comment.

This is the second review of the Pataula FY23 Initial General Operating Budget. The Finance Committee has thoroughly reviewed the budget and voted to approve it for presentation to the Board.

This is the second review of the Spring Creek FY23 Initial General Operating Budget. The Finance Committee has thoroughly reviewed the budget and voted to approve it for presentation to the Board.

The project to add a Concession Stand, Restrooms and Plaza to the athletic complex was sent for bids. Only one bid was submitted, from CGM and it was way above the $343,000 architect proposed budget. Several options were discussed on how to move forward.  The Finance committee is recommending at this time to put the project out for bid again in hopes of getting more participation in the bid process. 

Jeremy Pritchett, Transportation Director, is requesting the addition of a new bus driver position at PCA. Student bus numbers require an additional bus route. The addition of this position is reflected in the new budget. 

The proposed $2000 HB190 Amended FY 2022 Salary Supplemental Pay listing of position categories and job codes to receive the supplement did not include ALL staff positions at Pataula Charter Academy.  School leadership values the contributions of ALL staff members at PCA. Therefore, the Finance Committee is seeking approval from the Board to give a $2000 supplement to the Staff positions not covered in this pay listing. This will be an estimated $34,000 needed from general operating funds in FY22. 

The Finance Committee is recommending the Board accept the Bid of $36,780 from A West Electrical to connect Grady EMC to the new modular building at SCCA. The project manager and finance committee have reviewed the Bid and find it fair considering the scope of the project. 

Jeremy Pritchett, Transportation Director, is requesting the addition of a new bus driver position at SCCA. Student bus numbers require this additional position. Spring Creek has been operating with only 3 bus routes since opening. The addition of this position is reflected in the new budget. 

The proposed $2000 HB190 Amended FY 2022 Salary Supplemental Pay listing of position categories and job codes to receive the supplement did not include ALL staff positions at Spring Creek Charter Academy.  School leadership values the contributions of ALL staff members at SCCA. Therefore, the Finance Committee is seeking approval from the Board to give a $2000 supplement to the Staff positions not covered in this pay listing. This will be an estimated $22,000 needed from general operating funds in FY22. 

With the growth of 9th Grade at Spring Creek it is necessary to add an additional lunch period. This will require a new Part-Time SNP position to assist in serving/preparing lunches. The school SNP manager and School Nutrition Director are requesting the addition of a new Part-Time SNP position at SCCA.

All Board members have completed required SCSC Governance training for the year. 

The annual Board retreat will be held at the Lodge at Callaway Gardens on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 8:30 until 3:30. Members should check in after 4:00 and meet for Dinner at 7:00. The agenda for the retreat was discussed in general.