Pataula Charter Academy, Inc (Serving Pataula Charter Academy and Spring Creek Charter Academy)
Minutes
December 2022 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
PCA Inc. Central Office - Board Room
Directors Present
E. Lenz, G. Flowers, J. Sanders, L. Hixon, R. Collins, R. Lane
Directors Absent
E. Austin, K. Gilbert, R. Sapp
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Non Voting Members Present
C. Weathersby, K. Holley
Guests Present
L. Adkinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Approve Minutes of Called Meeting
E.
Approve Executive Session Minutes
F.
Public Comment
G.
Executive Session - Personnel
Kylie stated she thought we would have some hires tonight for a Personnel Executive Session, but we do not yet have any names to put forward. However, Erin wanted to keep the Executive Session to discuss a Board issue.
H.
Approve Agenda
II. Superintendent Report
A.
PCA - Operational CPF Dashboard
PCA is on target to meet Operational CPF with a score of 98.
B.
SCCA - Operational CPF Dashboard
SCCA is on target to meet on Operational CPF with a score of 100.
C.
SCCA Attendance Zone Expansion Approved by SCSC
The SCCA Attendance Zone Expansion was approved. Erin has signed the Charter Amendment and is has been sent to the Commission for signature. We will begin accepting students from Grady County as soon as the amendment has been signed by the Commission.
D.
PCA 2021-2022 Academic CPF Determination
Pataula MET Academic Standards on the 2021-2022 CPF based on the school's weighted Content Mastery Score exceeding the local districts.
E.
SCCA 2021-2022 Academic CPF Determiniation
Spring Creek MET Academic Standards on the 2021-2022 CPF based on the school's weighted Content Mastery Score exceeding the local districts.
F.
PCA Teacher Resignation
PCA Middle School Social Studies teacher, Carter Brooks, is requesting to be released from his contract due to health issues. Kylie is recommending a release from his contract based on his doctor's advice.
G.
PCA Para Resignation
Valerie Thomas, PCA Pre K paraprofessional, has resigned from her position.
H.
SCCA Paraprofessional Resignation
Haley Hill, Special Education para at Spring Creek, has resigned from her position. Due to a changes in Special Education schedules, Heather will not fill this position.
I.
Speech Teletherapy
Our Speech Language Pathologist, Anna Mathis, will be out 6-8 weeks for surgery. We need to continue providing services during this time. Kylie is requesting approval to contract with the company Presence for teletherapy. The estimated expense of $20,000 will be split between the two schools.
III. CFO/Business Director Report
A.
Monthly Financials
Due to the holidays, Cheryl will present financials through November to the Board at the January meeting.
IV. Governance Committee Report
A.
Strategic Planning
The Governance Committee voted to plan a Strategic Planning Session for the Annual Board retreat. They presented 3 dates to the full Board for review. February 6th, added to the Annual Board Training session in Athens, March 24th and May 5th. A survey will be sent to the Board Members for a definitive date.
There was no public Comment.