Upcoming governance training dates were announced:

• Atlanta: February 9–10, 2027
• Macon/Middle Georgia: April 13–14, 2027

Because there are no new Board members, current members were advised that they are required to attend the applicable second-day training.

Operations Committee Chair Shirlynn Kelly reported that there were no action items being presented to the full Board from the Operations Committee.

Questions were raised regarding discussions of the grievance policy and financial policies during the Operations Committee meeting. Chair Kelly clarified that no grievance policy changes were being presented to the Board for approval. Financial policy matters discussed by the committee were also being held pending further review and consideration through the appropriate committee process.

Action: No Board action was taken.

Academic Committee Chair Rhonda Finley reported that the committee had requested more comprehensive academic data and data tracking from school leadership. The committee emphasized the need to review available assessment information across the school's various assessment platforms.

Management reported that academic information to be presented would include available Georgia Milestones results in Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with DRC Beacon and MAP data. The information will first be reviewed through the Academic Committee and subsequently shared with the full Board.

Action: No Board action was taken.

• A motion to restore management purchasing authority to the $10,000 level did not receive a second and therefore did not advance.
• The committee will continue reviewing the school's financial policies before recommending changes.
• Temporary accounting support through 21 Cobalt, at approximately $9,800, was reviewed and approved by the committee.
• The committee reviewed the proposed student transportation arrangement and forwarded the transportation matter and associated budget considerations to the full Board.

Mr. Williams provided updates regarding enrollment, academics, grants, athletics, facilities, family engagement, charter renewal, compliance monitoring, and upcoming school initiatives.

Administration reported 520 enrolled students, exceeding the school's funding projection of 511 students.

The Board also received updates regarding the school's academic grants, including submission of a $100,000 High-Impact Tutoring grant application and certification for a previously awarded $10,000 academic support grant. Administration reported that the SCSC charter-renewal site visit is scheduled for October 20 at 11:00 a.m.

School Leadership explained that the overall expenditure budget would not increase and that funding would be reallocated between existing line items. Specifically, management proposed not expending funds designated for staff bonuses and instead using available budget capacity to support student transportation. Board members discussed whether moving funds between approved line items constituted a formal budget amendment and whether additional public hearings or other procedural requirements would apply.

Following discussion and consultation with legal counsel, the Board considered approval of the transportation contract pending final approval of any necessary budget amendments.

Management reported no additional announcements.

Board Member Finley recommended that the Board continue holding Board retreats as part of its ongoing governance and development work.

Chair Taylor reviewed the Board's public comment procedures. Nisah Brinson confirmed that no individuals had registered for public comment for the meeting.