Pataula Charter Academy, Inc (Serving Pataula Charter Academy and Spring Creek Charter Academy)
Minutes
November 2023 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Spring Creek Charter Academy lunchroom
Directors Present
E. Austin, G. Flowers, J. Sanders, K. Gilbert, L. Hixon, R. Collins, R. Lane, R. Sapp, S. Confer
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Weathersby
Non Voting Members Present
C. Weathersby
Guests Present
H. Worsley, T. Spooner
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Public Comment
F.
Executive Session - Personnel
The Board exited Executive Session at 6:11.
II. Superintendent Report
A.
PCA - Teacher Hire
B.
SCCA - Para Hire
C.
2024-2025 School Calendar
D.
PCA - Operational CPF Dashboard
PCA is on target to MEET on the Operational CPF for the 2023-2024 SY.
E.
SCCA - Operational CPF Dashboard
SCCA is on target to MEET on the Operational CPF for the 2023-2024 SY.
F.
Open Enrollment - Marketing and Outreach
Erin Lenz is actively working with the Superintendent and school Principals on marketing and outreach efforts. She has completed the Board Information packet for potential board members and released open enrollment information for both schools. Erin will continue to work on enrollment year-round for both schools.
III. CFO/Business Director Report
A.
PCA - Playground Vendor Selection
The Finance Committee reviewed the 3 bids submitted for playground equipment which will be funded by a DOE grant. The committee recommends BYO Recreation for a total of $29,376.
B.
Pataula - FY 24 Amended General Operating Budget Presentation
This is the final presentation of the FY24 Amended General Operating Budget for PCA.
C.
Pataula - public comment on budget
There was no public comment.
D.
Pataula - FY 24 Amended Budget Approval
E.
Pataula - Monthly Financial Reports
The monthly financials through September 2023 were reviewed. PCA is on tract to MEET on the Financial CPF.
F.
SCCA - FY 24 Amended General Operating Budget Presentation
This is the final presentation of the FY24 Amended General Operating Budget for SCCA.
G.
SCCA - Public Comment on Budget
There was no public comment.
H.
SCCA - FY 24 Amended General Operating Budget Approval
I.
SCCA - Monthly Financial Reports
The monthly financials through September 2023 were reviewed. SCCA is on tract to MEET on the Financial CPF.
IV. Governance Committee Report
A.
New Member Recruitment Plan
The new Board Member Recruitment Packet is now available at PCA, SCCA, and the Central Office. Board members also took packets to distribute to interested candidates. This packet will provide information about the Board and its responsibilities to potential Board candidates.
V. Academic Committee Report
A.
PCA 2022-2023 Graduation Rate
PCA's 2022-2023 4-year graduation rate is an impressive 93.5%. This is higher than the state average of 84.4% and higher than 5 of the 6 high schools in the service area.
No public comment