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

E. Lenz called a meeting of the board of directors of Pataula Charter Academy, Inc (Serving Pataula Charter Academy and Spring Creek Charter Academy) to order on Monday Dec 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

G. Flowers made a motion to approve the minutes from November 2022 Board Meeting on 11-14-22.
J. Sanders seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes of Called Meeting

J. Sanders made a motion to approve the minutes from Called Board Meeting - November on 11-18-22.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Executive Session Minutes

J. Sanders made a motion to Approve the Executive Session minutes from November 18, 2022.
R. Collins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Public Comment

There was no public Comment.

G.

Executive Session - Personnel

J. Sanders made a motion to Enter Executive Session at 6:10.
R. Lane seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve Agenda

R. Lane made a motion to Approve the Agenda.
R. Collins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

R. Collins made a motion to Release Carter Brooks from his teaching contract effective immediately.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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. 

G. Flowers made a motion to Approve the expenditure of $20,000 to contract with Presence for teletherapy services.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Lane made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 6:31.
G. Flowers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Lenz