Northwest Georgia Charter Academy
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
Cave Spring Baptist Church
Directors Present
C. Potts, J. Taylor, T. Lindsey, W. Salter
Directors Absent
A. Lewis, J. Kinsey
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Williams
Non Voting Members Present
D. Williams
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Development
A.
Pre-Opening Checklist Review/Update
III. Finance
A.
Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant
Updated the Board with the progress of the CSP grant. Judy sent letter to Donovan Head, Executive Director of SCSC to notify SCSC that NWGA Charter Academy will apply for the CSP.
B.
Technology Labs Quotes
IV. Governance
A.
Ratify By-Laws
With updated to 2.5 with ex-officio in front of non-voting member. Background checks need to be updated per 4.2 and conflict of interest need to be updated. Cassie will make sure forms are updated.
4.4 New members- updating to say vote can take place during regular scheduled meeting
Meetings Section 2: Updated
B.
Committee Design
Discussion of which Board member will be on which committee. More discussion about Committee member minimum and maximum amount, and commitment will be at October work session.
C.
2026-2027 School Calendar
D.
Student Handbook
E.
Policies for 2nd Reading
F.
Policies for 1st Reading
V. Other Business
A.
EL Strategic Planning Sessions
Discussed EL strategic planning and what the team walked out with the EL coach after 2 days.
B.
SCSC Required Governance Training
Discussed when all Board members will attend Governance Training.
Discussed checklist, board is happy with where we are on the check list. Property committee met today to discuss lease.