Carolina Charter Academy
Minutes
Carolina Charter Academy Board of Directors Meeting May 2024
Date and Time
Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location
Virtual
Directors Present
A. Rynearson (remote), D. Gibson, K. Day (remote), K. Potter (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Jackson, D. Butler, L. Hopkins
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
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Officer Reports
A.
Chair's Report
Chair shared that there is nothing new but we are at the end of the school year. The school is readying for the EOGs. Chair recognized the community and PTO support.
B.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer was not able to attend but the budget reports have been shared with the Board. Chair Day stepped in to share that the we are on track with our budget. Ms. Mills explained that some of the federal Covid funds are expiring in September 2024 but we have increased enrollment so there is no concern about lack of funds. Ms. Mills gave a detailed assessment which shows that CCA is on track to stay within our budget.
III. Director's Report
A.
Director's Report
Ms. Mills shared we have EOGs next week and enrollment is where we had hoped. Ms. Mills thanked the PTO for the Teacher Appreciation week and the great events. School will end before Memorial Day and the community seems happy with the earlier conclusion to school. As to academic updates, Ms. Mills shared that the school had completed EOG mock tests, along with MAP testing. The entire school will have times where everyone is reading, DEAR. If any students who aren't at the level they are supposed to be, the school will offer a reading camp. The current proficiency projections are showing some improvement in math and ELA across.
As to athletics, we had our sports banquet and first year where they recognized three year sports. Great program again. CCA will offer some baseball and softball clinics in September and October.
Ms. Mills shared that the school has taken bids for sod/turf and will be moving forward.
Ms. Mills discussed the application for a remote charter academy. The Board discussed the process and was supportive of moving forward.
B.
Enrollment Update 24-25
Enrollment is where we had wanted.
IV. Other Business
A.
High School Expansion Update
B.
Board Recruitment
Kimberly Potter shared that we are using Board on Track to determine our Board needs. We will have shared a posting for Board members in the Chamber of Commerce in Fuquay and with the charter school association. Applications for Board members will be reviewed and voted on in June.
C.
DOT Settlement
Chair shared that the DOT settlement has been finalized.
V. Closed Session (pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) and (6)
A.
Personnel
Discussed personnel matters but no votes were needed.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The next Board meeting will be July 27, 2024 following the Board retreat. The specific time will be determined and shared.
Chair Kate Day read the mission statement. Chair shared that we welcome comments and will respond through appropriate school personnel.