Carolina Charter Academy
Minutes
Carolina Charter Monthly Board Meeting (Open Session)
Date and Time
Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
D. Gibson (remote), K. Potter (remote), K. Shalkowski (remote), L. Hopkins (remote), R. Hunt (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
D. Gibson, L. Hopkins
Guests Present
K. Branch (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
Ryan began the Chair's report until Dan joined later. Nothing to report that isn't covered by other items.
B.
Treasurer's Report
Financial committee met with Prestige recording the financial report which is used to refine budget. The board treasurer/chair of the finance committee reviewed the reports.
Welcome to potential/future board members. Both Alisa S and Ashlee A were present and provided introductions of themselves. They intend to join the board in July 2025.
III. Director's Report
A.
Director's Report
Charter Application Amendment discussed which is an amendment to allow CCA to update curriculum. Action needed from board regarding allowing ourselves the ability to change curriculum according to our charter. K Potter made motion. KShalkowski seconded. No vote. Moving to later
A committee was formed to research new curriculum. The curriculum shared is just information for now. No action needed until Amendment cleared and parent feedback received. Notification was sent out to parents regarding information on curriculum.
School Year Readministration Program discussed. Board previously approved this plan last meeting with dates during the summer. Dates need to be changed to reflect State guidance.
Information: 2025-26 Staffing Plan
Discussed how Staff Intent to Return Forms have been sent out
Contracts have been sent to legal i.e. Katie Cornetto from Poyner
No action at this time
Information: Virtual Academy Interest Survey
Board previously approved a Virtual Academy pilot. An interest survey was sent out to 4th grade parents. No action for now.
Facilities Update
Information: Update on badge readers.
The badge readers have been installed for added security measures. No action needed.
Information: HVAC in the gym
The HVAC in the gym has encountered issues. At times hot in the gym. Jim R has been working to improve the situation. No action needed at this time.
Budget Financial Document discussed. Tabling until all have a chance to review. Will discuss again in the monthly May meeting.
Dr. Branch met with Prestige today. Email regarding tariffs mentioned. No action at this time.
Discussed Revised PTO Policy. A committee of CCA teachers and staff provided input for teacher retention and morale. Action needed on the suggested revisions.
Updates needed for contacts associated with the Secretary of State LLC filing.
Discussed meeting to plan and prepare for 4/22 DPI. Dan, Lee, and Ryan will attend the board portion of the visit.
Dr. Branch mentioned Beauty and the Beast drama production on April 24 and 25.
IV. Closed Session (pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) and (6)
A.
No other business to discuss
V. Closing Items
A.
Vote on Business from Closed Session
Charter Application Amendment discussed which is an amendment to allow CCA to update curriculum. Action needed from board regarding allowing ourselves the ability to change curriculum according to our charter. Mentioned earlier. Official vote here.
Mission read by Ryan Hunt