The Meliora School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
Virtual
Directors Present
L. Shipp (remote), P. Flinch (remote), P. Jackson (remote), R. Goodwin (remote), Z. Mahmuda (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Keck (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting
II. Old Business
A.
Hiring Update
DOO hiring update - moving through reference checks. Starting to post for DoA position - starting interview in January with a start date of Feb / March 2025. Will be a part-time role until July 2025. Teachers will follow.
Board member interest - large number of people interested in joining the board. Screener questions sent to be filled out by Friday. Goal would be to onboard in January 2026.
B.
Facilities Update
Grace Snellville - LOI is agreed to on a per pupil basis. Real estate attorneys are now involved and reviewing. We should receive it by 02 December 2025. Voting day 16 December 2026. Submission date to SCSC is 19 December 2025.
C.
Enrollment Update
Average 4 new leads a week. 62 applications; 93 leads.
D.
Finance Update
No updates at this time. CSP grants announcements have been delayed due to government shutdown.
E.
Events Update
Finished all events for the year and they have gone well. There is a parade that we may or may not join on 29 Nov 2025. Looking for a car to participate in this parade. December is generally slow. Z. Mahmuda is using the time to connect with parents who have shown interest in the school and answer any questions that may have.
III. Closed Executive Session
A.
Closed Executive Session
Closed Executive Session was called. Directors removed themselves to a separate closed room for further discussion.
IV. New Business
A.
Vote on Proposed School Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Shipp |
Aye
|
| P. Flinch |
Aye
|
| P. Jackson |
Aye
|
| R. Goodwin |
Aye
|
| Z. Mahmuda |
Aye
|
B.
Vote on Enrollment and Student Lottery Policies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Flinch |
Aye
|
| P. Jackson |
Aye
|
| Z. Mahmuda |
Aye
|
| L. Shipp |
Aye
|
| R. Goodwin |
Aye
|
C.
Vote to Approve Dr. Keck Contract Agreement
Postponed.
Agenda was reviewed and a few items added. P. Flinch made a motion to approve the agenda. R. Goodwin seconded the motion. The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.