Cirrus Charter Academy

Minutes

CEG - Operations Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Location

Committee Members Present

L. Taylor, R. Finley (remote), S. Kelly

Committee Members Absent

L. Golphin

Guests Present

C. Blake (remote), Cirrus Staff

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Kelly called a meeting of the Operations Committee of Cirrus Charter Academy to order on Wednesday Jul 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

L. Taylor made a motion to approve minutes.
R. Finley seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Operations

A.

Monthly Report

Ms Grimes provided an updated monthly report on operations, including HVAC units, damaged trees, bathroom repairs, and maintenance contracts. She provided updates on nutrition, including the start of food service management and the approval of CEP with 100% participation. Lastly, she provided updates on painting, including touch-up work and the need for budget approval for fence repairs.

III. Data Collection Updates

A.

Completed Data Submissions and Reports

Ms Freeman is currently working on the CPI, and it will be completed on 7/17/25. Enrollment is strong, with 503 students registered, and projections indicate a need for a lottery for certain grades

B.

Upcoming Deadlines

There are no updates under this item.

IV. Federal Program Update

A.

Federal Program Update

Ms Freeman shared that federal programs budget is being reviewed, with potential cuts to Title II and Title IV funds. The team is preparing for a data conference in Savannah to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

V. Other Business

A.

Other Business

Chantelle Blake discussed the implementation of Board on Track, a tool designed for charter schools to streamline board governance, replacing Google Suite. She also highlighted its efficiency in managing documents, agendas, and compliance.

 

 

Chair Kelly proposed the STEM curriculum, recommending the adoption of Pitsco's program to the full board, despite concerns about the decision-making process and the need for parent and student involvement. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Kelly