Carolina Charter Academy

Minutes

Carolina Charter Academy Board of Directors Meeting April 2024

Date and Time

Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Location

Remote

Directors Present

A. Jackson (remote), D. Butler (remote), D. Gibson (remote), K. Day (remote), K. Potter (remote), L. Hopkins (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Rynearson

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Mills (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Mills (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Reading of Mission Statement

Chair Kate Day read the mission statement and stated that the Board welcomes comments. 

D.

Approve Minutes

A. Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from Carolina Charter Academy Board of Directors Meeting March 2024 on 03-13-24.
D. Gibson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Officer Reports

A.

Chair's Report

Chair Day updated on a several end of school matters and shared we will have annual Board retreat on July 26-27.

B.

Treasurer's Report

Allen Jackson shared that we are on track with the budget and actually ahead of where projected. Chair Day asked if it was possible to obtain the audit reports from Acadia or North Star earlier than previously provided. 

III. Director's Report

A.

Director's Report

Maria Mills shared that spring break concluded and that they hit the ground running.  Enrollment data is where we wanted it to be, which includes more than 200 seats available with 100 plus in kindergarten.  Ms. Mills shared that there is not an update formally on the remote academy but they are continuing to gather information to evaluate the possibility of launching it. Ms. Mills shared an athletics update, including summer camps and the possibility of fall clinics for baseball and softball. Ms. Mills shared that there may be some additional electives. 

B.

Enrollment Update 24-25

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Development Committee Policy

Lee Hopkins shared that there are no new updates on the proposed development policy.  The Board discussed that it should be reviewed and voted upon at a future meeting.  Chair Day suggested the Development Committee set a schedule to meet. Lee indicated he would follow up with an email setting a schedule. 

V. Other Business

A.

High School Expansion Update

Dan Gibson gave an update and explained that we are still looking for land. We have not contracted with a design build group at this time. 

B.

Board Recruitment

Kimberly Potter and Allen Jackson shared that the Board recruitment policy is in development and will be shared soon.  Chair Day reminded that we will have opportunity in July for voting for new members.  We also need to recruit for officers and develop contingency plans for all positions. 

VI. Closed Session (pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) and (6)

A.

Personnel

The Board moved to closed session. Upon return to 

A. Jackson made a motion to Approve the contract for fourth grade and end of year bonuses proposed, including Ms. Mills.
L. Hopkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. 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 7:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Potter