Cirrus Charter Academy
Minutes
CEG - Personnel Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Location
Committee Members Present
L. Taylor, R. Finley (remote), S. Kelly
Committee Members Absent
L. Golphin
Guests Present
Arleen Samuels, B. Williams (remote), Brenda Edwards, C. Blake (remote), Diane Freeman (remote), Nisah Brinson, Sonja Riley, Wendy Grimes
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Personnel
A.
Monthly Personnel Report
B.
Recruitment and Retention Update
Sonja Riley reported ongoing recruitment efforts for staffing, including word-of-mouth referrals and listings on Indeed and the school website, with a focus on filling current vacancies before the school year starts
C.
Professional Development
Nisah Brinson outlined the professional development plan for teachers, which includes sessions on effective instruction, assessment tools, behavior management, and classroom culture, along with operational topics such as classroom setup and special education information.
D.
SY26 Critical Calendar
Sonja Riley presented the critical days calendar to keep the board informed on critical days for staff.
Sonya Riley presented the monthly personnel report, noting that there are currently 63 positions, including 36 instructional roles. She mentioned that three staff members had decided to leave, but new candidates were interviewed and hired