In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair McKinley Martin provided a report and led the discussion. 

The following Committee Assignments are recommended for resolution:

Governance Committee

Chair - McKinley Martin (Mack)

Erica Plybeah

Williams Brack

Emily Cupples

Academic Achievement Committee

Chair – Cassandria Hansborough

Erin Mulligan

Emily Cupples

Jacquelyn Brownlow

Finance Committee

Chair – Jacquelyn Brownlow (Treasurer)

Amanda Wiltshire

Williams Brack

Cassandria Hansborough

Development Committee (Fundraising)

Chair - Erin Mulligan

Erica Plybeah

McKinley Martin (Mack)

Amanda Wiltshire

In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair McKinley Martin provided a report and led the discussion. 

Mr. Martin noted the link for Board on Track for training and encouraged all members to use the system regularly and to RSVP via Board on Track for meetings. 

Dr. Shaw will send all members the conflict of interest form, the board member responsibilities form, and other key documents via email. She asked all members to make a brief video and/or statement of support for the school. 

Dr. Shaw reported the school bus has been purchased and is operating. 

The facility construction is still underway. A lift station was required, which is an additional, unexpected emergency expense due to flooding. Target end of August for completion. 

The furniture is being put together and will be ready soon. 

The church continues to occupy the space as tenants. What this partnership looks like continues to evolve as needed. 

The audit is underway. As per state regulations, we will need to use a different audit company next year. 

One teacher position is open and seven candidates are being interviewed now. Employment is looking overall good at this point. Coaching is being provided for the teachers who are career changers. 

Mr. Martin inquired about how the national teacher shortage has affected the school. Dr. Shaw shared that it has had some impact -- the school would ideally be fully staffed by now. 

The enrollment target was not met and will impact the annual budget. 

Virtual instruction is underway and going well. An experienced coach has helped monitor instruction and provided feedback on teacher instruction and scholar engagement. 

Take home instructional packets are being created to help virtual instruction be enhanced by tangible curricula. 

Afton Partners has assisted with developing a five-year budget for the board's review at a future meeting.

Mr. Brack asked about how lower enrollment will affect the ability to repay the loan. Dr. Shaw and Rene Fumich both addressed this issue. 

Rene Fumich reviewed the monthly financial documents and provided update on existing grants. 

The second Monday of each month will be the standing meeting time. Reminders will come via email through Board on Track.

Next meeting: 5:30-6:30pm on Sept. 12.

Dr. Shaw shared that Ms. Cupples will continue to miss meetings for personal reasons, and Mr. Martin may need to have his role changed to Chair moving forward in accordance with the bylaws.