Simple Vue Academy
Minutes
SVA Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Location
The Simple Vue Academy
3264 Brookmont Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
Trustees Present
A. Giles, A. Helton, C. Henderson, C. Thorbes, D. Brown, E. Estrada-Olufade, L. Curry, M. Wills Brown
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
M. Felts, N. Edouard
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Minutes
D.
Approval of Minutes
E.
Adoption of Agenda
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report by Nandi Edouard
III. Executive Session
A.
Facilities
IV. Governance Committee Report
A.
Review of Officer Roles & Responsibilities
The Governance Committee presented an overview of officer roles and responsibilities. No further discussion was held.
B.
Review of Member/Officer Tracking
The review of member and officer tracking discussion was tabled and will be revisited at the next meeting.
C.
Conflict of Interest Compliance Status
The Board is currently 75% compliant with Conflict of Interest form submissions. Remaining members are requested to return their signed forms to the Secretary at their earliest convenience.
D.
Board Recruitment
The board recruitment discussion was tabled and will be revisited at the next meeting.
E.
SCSC Monitoring Update
Charter Schools Program (CSP) monitoring is scheduled for August 19, one day before the next regular board meeting. Policy updates will be required to ensure compliance with federal standards. Due to the timing, the Board will need to hold a called meeting, conducted in person to establish quorum, to review and approve these revisions.
V. Financial Committee Preview
A.
Committee Launch Timeline
As previously discussed, the Finance Committee will launch in August with members Ajuah Helton, Erika Estrada-Olufade, and Anthony Giles. Scheduling and procedures are being finalized to align with board meeting timelines and reporting needs.
B.
FY26 Budget Update
No budget lines have been exceeded. Financial reports will be posted, and at the next board meeting, the Finance Committee will provide an executive summary of the June financials.
C.
Fundraising Update
The Board agreed to move the gala to spring to better coordinate with key events and fundraising efforts. A VIP executive luncheon at the upcoming ribbon-cutting aims to raise $5,000 for extended learning, with board members encouraged to invite potential donors. To date, $1,700 has been raised toward the extended learning campaign through sponsorships. Board members are reminded to fulfill their give/get commitments through donations or in-kind contributions.
VI. Action Items
A.
Election of Vice Chair
Several board members nominated Lovette Curry to serve as the Vice Chair.
B.
Approval of Revised Bylaws
C.
Approval of Revised Committee Policy
D.
Finance Committee FY26 Regular Meeting Schedule
The Finance Committee proposed a regular meeting schedule of the third Wednesday each month, 12:00-1:30 PM, at The College Park Library, with Erika Estrada-Olufade designated as the Committee Chair and Anthony Giles designated as Committee Secretary.
Founding Team & Staffing
The school is fully staffed at the leadership level. Two recent teacher resignations have prompted active recruitment efforts. Existing staff are being adjusted to ensure classroom coverage, and hiring is underway to fill the remaining roles before the school year begins.
Enrollment
95 students are currently enrolled, with 106 acceptances. To accommodate demand, the school will open a second seventh-grade classroom, totaling five classrooms (three sixth-grade and two seventh-grade).
Internet Access (E-Rate)
Simple Vue Academy was unexpectedly removed from the state’s E-Rate internet funding list as of July 1. Efforts are ongoing to appeal this decision. In the interim, the school is operating on Angels in Progress Academy’s internet. A contract with AT&T has been initiated, but installation will take 3-4 weeks. The school year will begin with hotspots and a low-tech approach.
Monitoring
Charter Schools Program (CSP) monitoring is scheduled for August 19, 2025.
School Safety & Policy
The Board is referring the development of a Weapons in Schools policy to the Governance Committee and has requested a written School Safety Plan from school leadership. Additionally, the Board recommends that leadership pursue CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training for de-escalation and restraint practices.
Key Upcoming Dates