1. ADM
   1. 776 students currently enrolled for the 24/25 year. 
   2. Dr. Fairbank listed number of students per grade.
   3. 35 classes total across K-8
2. Safety
   1. SRO began on Monday, Oct 21. Contract has been fully executed and signed.
3. Athletics
   1. Fall had a full roster. 
   2. Baseball information session was hosted and school families showed interest.
4. Facilities
   1. Vending machines have been installed for staff in upstairs and downstairs breakrooms.
5. Budget
   1. Drama Club has been given a specific line item on the budget.
6. Recommendation: Create sub-budget line for instruction supplies to allow for better record keeping with elective classes like Music and Art.
7. Question: Invoices updated to $20,000 per former board meeting. Has this been officially updated? Ms. Potter confirmed this has been updated and is stored in the private meeting notes under Documents. Will store under Board on Track Documents. Mr. Gibson suggested we also house it for somewhere for staff.
8. Safety and Security
   1. Implementation of a new security badge system. Would include a few master keys but most members of staff would have a badge. Mr. Gibson asked for clarity about badges vs. keys. Will discuss further in closed session.
9. Renewal of Coalition of Charter Schools membership. (See below for discussion).

1. ADM has been reviewed by financial committee (Dr. Fairbank, Ms. Curatolo, Ms. Potter)
2. Numbers slightly lower than projected but higher number from Wake County. Meaning budget is in good financial standing.
3. Reviewing fiscal policy, submitting in early 2025.
4. Currently waiting for Harnett County monies, as are all schools in the area.

1. Mr. Gibson and Ms. Shalkowski met with Rosemar (financial institution) to discuss expansion and clarify land budget. Still awaiting decision.
2. Email from Katyna Bunn (realtor) with another property to consider. New property is less expensive and less acreage, also farther from school. Requested JD Bean to review this property before considering.
3. Discussed programming with Dr. Fairbank and estimated around 17-21 acres for the needs of the school. Two options are 21 and 25 acres.
4. Mr. Gibson requested Ms. Shalkowski follow up with JD Beam and are receiving communications.

1. Chaired by Ryan Hunt. 
2. Not operational yet but will connect with Dr. Fairbank.

1. Mr. Gibson noted that the board retained an employment recruiter through the coalition that assisted in finding both Dr. Branch and Dr. Fairbank quickly and efficiently.
2. Question: Whether or not to renew?
3. The coalition offers attorneys on hand that can give legal advice specifically charter schools or review contracts.
4. Total cost will be around $8,230 for dues. (calculated based on ADM)
5. Ms. Potter added additional benefits. 

Letter grade from DPI is a C for 2023/2024. Congratulated for being in the top half of schools for academic growth. Because CCA is in Wake County, our academic growth and achievement is compared to other Wake County schools, even though much of our student population is from outside Wake County.

1. Personnel and Hiring
2. Security System continuing discussion from Director's Report
3. Reach out to legal counsel as discussed in closed session