Carolina Charter Academy
Minutes
November 2024 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location
Carolina Charter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: November 2024 Board Meeting
Time: Nov 13, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
A. Rynearson (remote), D. Gibson (remote), K. Potter (remote), K. Shalkowski (remote), R. Hunt (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Butler, L. Hopkins
Guests Present
C. Fairbank (remote), M. Allen (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Gibson called a meeting of the board of directors of Carolina Charter Academy to order on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 7:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Reading of Mission Statement
D.
Approve Minutes
K. Potter made a motion to approve the minutes from Rescheduled October Board 2024 Meeting on 10-24-24.
R. Hunt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Officer Reports
A.
Chair's Report
- Thanks to Ryan Hunt for resolving technical difficulties in October.
- Continued membership in Coalition of Charter Schools. Confirmation that renewal has been processed.
B.
Treasurer's Report
- Dr. Fairbank and interim COO Brenda Curatolo met with Ms. Potter today to review certifications for school improvement process.
- On track to stay consistent with budget.
- Updating purchasing policy to reflect titles and processes.
- Successfully completed legal transition from our previous director to current director.
- Final PTO account under old account was transferred and closed.
III. Director's Report
A.
Director's Report
- Difficult to update finance reports due to late submissions from Prestige. Will begin using cloud-based software to review in a more timely manner in the future.
- Increased numbers to 792 students.
- SRO is on campus daily. Captain David Adams came by to check into the school. He committed to coming by a few times a month along with the Angier Police Chief Lee Thompson.
- Faculty and staff meeting today discussed safety. Beginning Monday, Nov 18 all classroom doors must be locked at all times. Shared data on school shootings in 2024.
- New security system purchase is in progress. Company will be coming soon to begin setup.
- Drama Club production of The Wizard of Oz will be happening Friday at 7pm.
- Quarterly report (mentioned by the treasurer) will have a new reporting manager that is not the former director.
- Recharter in process: on track and believe that when charter is renewed should be eligible for a 10 year charter. Test scores are pending for this to be finalized. If not 10, then absolutely will get a 7 year charter.
- There will be a site visit coming soon for charter renewal with many required people in attendance.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
High School Expansion
- JD Beam looked at 2nd property and send back notes. Kristin Shalkowski feels confident we will choose first property near North Harnett Primary.
- Found out from Rosemar the land and construction budget that was put together in one quote.
- Next step will be letter of intent.
V. Closed Session (pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) and (6)
A.
Discussion
- Personnel discussion
- High school expansion discussion
K. Shalkowski made a motion to vote on approval for potential letter of intent surrounding high school expansion.
A. Rynearson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. 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 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Potter
B.
Final Meeting for Ana Rynearson
Board Chair Mr. Gibson thanked Ms. Rynearson for her many years of service and noted this is her final board meeting. Ms. Rynearson stated she will attend to a few more duties and finish by the end of 2024