Chair Kate Day read the CCA mission statement. 

Chair Day explained that the Board is continuing to develop as a governing board and that our initiatives are shown by the reports which will follow in this meeting.  Ms. Day shared that Board member Allen Jackson was highlighted by Board on Track as Treasurer and suggested that members review it. Board on Track continues to be a resource and support.

Treasurer recommended to use the Board on Track resource and explained some of the benefits.  Reviewed the budget and noted we are on track to meet the budget.  

We have athletics that are going on and CCA is continuing to have a great year.  Coach Ross will also offer summer camps to encourage students to participate in athletics during the school year. 

Ms. Mills summarized some of the ongoing check-ins that are ongoing throughout the school year as the EOY testing comes in May. The reports are available in October of the next school year. 

Ms. Mills explained that NC has now passed a statute which allows charter schools to offer a remote academy.  Ms. Mills is inquiring whether there was an interest in offering a remote academy, which involved asking CCA teachers and then reaching out to current families.  Half of families submitted a response to date and 36% expressed an interest in some remote option.   This would be completely separate from what we currently offer, possibly some of the families who are on the waitlist. This is in the brainstorming phase and for future discussions. 

Director Mills shared that the lottery handled yesterday and shared that we had more than four times as many applicants as we had seats.  We are opening a new 6th grade class. We have 99% of our students returning (not counting 8th graders who are moving on).  We are one year ahead of our bond requirements. The lottery was seamless without any glitches. 

Ms. Mills explained the proposed calendar, which included in five asynchronous days.  This schedule would increase our number of instructional days than this past year. 

Ms. Mills explained that DPI allows schools to offer a remediation option for students who need to retake the EOG test.  This is the third year that CCA has been able to do this.  

Lee Hopkins explained the purpose of the draft development policy in order to have consistent guidelines for school fundraising. The policy is under review and Ms. Hopkins is seeking feedback from the Board. 

Dan Gibson shared that we have a likely company to work on the design side of the high school.  The question on real estate is still ongoing as we are working to identify potential property. 

Ms. Day explained we are continuing to evaluate our options.  We had planned to utilize the Angier Police Department but they indicated they did not have the manpower to support the effort this academic year.  We are reaching out to them to see if they could support us in the 2024-25 academic year.  We are also looking into a private option. 

Ms. Potter explained the proposed plan which details the timeline for evaluation for the Director.  The proposed plan would also require the Board to check in with the Director to make sure the Board is providing the appropriate support. 

Ms. Mills discussed employment decisions.  Several teachers have now become licensed and are entitled to pay increases per our policies and, thus, an amendment to their contracts.