Simple Vue Academy
Minutes
SVA Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
The Simple Vue Academy
3264 Brookmont Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
Trustees Present
D. Brown, L. Curry, N. Owens (remote), T. Ali Cayne, W. Roshell
Trustees Absent
A. Giles, C. Spellman
Guests Present
M. Felts, N. Edouard
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Minutes
II. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Owens |
Aye
|
| W. Roshell |
Aye
|
| C. Spellman |
Absent
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| A. Giles |
Absent
|
| T. Ali Cayne |
Aye
|
| L. Curry |
Abstain
|
III. Governance Committee Report
A.
New Policy: High School Credits Earned in Grade 8
B.
Continued Recruitment
Lovette reiterated need for Board to bring on four new members, particularly for the proposed Academic committee.
Morgan recommended Board members do a LinkedIn push for new members and expressed the need to be transparent with prospective members about mandatory in-person attendance for monthly meetings in Douglasville.
IV. Financial Committee Report
A.
Monthly Financials
Morgan presented September financials in Anthony's absence.
B.
FY26 Audit
Clean audit for FY26
Surplus, reserves still building
C.
Fundraising Update
Win provided update.
SVA's 1st Golf Clinic on 10/27: 6 students attended, net raised: $110
November 14 Golf Clinic: 2 students signedup, $150 raised to date
Win reminded Board about $1250 give/get commitment. Board needs to raise $17K toward $20K golf fundraiser goal.
V. Action Items
A.
HS Credits Policy
D. Brown made a motion to Approve with the addition of an option for students to opt out of taking classes for high school credit.
W. Roshell seconded the motion.
B.
FY26 Audit
VI. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment was offered.
Nandi presented policy and Board wanted to ensure students have a choice whether to take classes for eighth grade or high school credit.