Northwest Georgia Charter Academy
Minutes
Special Called Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
City Hall Board Room
Directors Present
A. Lewis, E. Lamboy, J. Kinsey, J. Taylor, K. Drew, L. Cox, T. Hellriegel, T. Lindsey
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Taylor called a meeting of the board of directors of Northwest Georgia Charter Academy to order on Monday Aug 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM.
II. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
J. Kinsey made a motion to Go into Executive Session.
E. Lamboy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Finance & Facilities Committee
A.
Personnel Recommendations
J. Kinsey made a motion to approve personnel recommendations.
L. Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
1st Week Enrollment FY27
C.
FY 27 CSP and General Budget Future Amendments
Discussion
Dr Dawn plans to use the empty classroom for a self-contained classroom.
Cash flow struggles.
We will need more furniture for next year. Jarod suggests a fundraiser for the furniture.
D.
Purchase of additional Smartboards
Discussion
T. Lindsey made a motion to approve quote for new smart boards.
A. Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Emergency Management Planning
Discussion
Dr Dawn is working with GSD and the Cave Spring Police and City Manager to create our emergency plan.
All staff wear Raptor devices.
Phone app for emergencies also.
Emergency process is in place.
GSD will hire a shared resource manager.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Hellriegel
K. Drew made a motion to Adjourn.
E. Lamboy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Adding exit survey for kids who transfer out.
We are at 81.4% capacity.
Another grant opportunity is available.