Spring Creek Charter Academy

Minutes

SCCA January 2026 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Directors Present

G. Flowers, G. Whalen, J. Apke, J. Earp, K. Gilbert, L. Hixon, N. Johnson, R. Lane

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Weathersby, K. Holley, L. Adkinson

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Hixon called a meeting of the board of directors of Spring Creek Charter Academy to order on Monday Jan 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

N. Johnson made a motion to approve agenda as presented.
J. Apke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

N. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 Board meeting.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Superintendent Report

A.

2026-2027 School Calendar

N. Johnson made a motion to approve the 26-26 School Calendar as presented.
J. Apke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

SCCA - Operational CPF Dashboard

SCCA is on track to meet on the Operational CPF with a projected score of 100.

C.

Enrollment Updates

Kylie presented projected enrollment numbers for the 26-27 school year.  The annual lottery was held on January 22, 2026.

III. CFO/Business Director Report

A.

SCCA - FY26 Amended General Operating Budget Presentation

This is the 2nd presentation of the SCCA FY26 Amended General Operating Budget.  The Finance Committee has reviewed the budget and is requesting full Board approval at this time.

B.

SCCA - FY26 Amended Budget Public Comment

There was no public comment.

C.

SCCA - FY26 Amended General Operating Budget Approval

R. Lane made a motion to approve the SCCA FY26 Amended General Operating Budget as presented.
N. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

PCA Inc/SCCA Inc Assignment Agreement

The Finance Committee has reviewed and approved the Assignment/Assumption Agreement between PCA Inc. and SCCA Inc.  Approval by the designated SCCA Board member is needed at this time.

G. Flowers made a motion to approve the Assignment/Assumption Agreement between PCA Inc. and SCCA Inc.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Apke
Abstain
J. Earp
Abstain
G. Whalen
Abstain
L. Hixon
Abstain
R. Lane
Abstain
K. Gilbert
Abstain
G. Flowers
Abstain
N. Johnson
Aye

E.

SCCA CD Renewal

The Finance Committee approved renewal of SCCA's CD at the Bank of Edison for 3 months at an interest rate of 3.25%.  The committee is requesting full Board approval at this time.

J. Earp made a motion to approve the renewal of SCCA's CD at the Bank of Edison.
R. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

SCCA - Financial Reports

Financial reports for SCCA through November 2025 were reviewed by the Finance Committee and the Board.  SCCA is on track to meet on the Financial CPF.

G.

SCCA - Custodian Contract

Cheryl and the school administration at SCCA are requesting approval to terminate the custodial contract with New Century Cleaning in accordance with contract terms.  

R. Lane made a motion to approve the termination of the custodial contract with New Century Cleaning.
J. Earp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

SCCA - Custodian Positions

With the termination of the custodial contract with New Century Cleaning, Cheryl is requesting approval to create 2 full-time and 1 part-time custodial positions at SCCA.

J. Earp made a motion to approve the creation of 2 full-time and 1 part-time custodian positions at SCCA.
J. Apke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Governance Committee Report

A.

Mandatory Board Training

Reminder that the last opportunity for mandatory Governance Training is Feb. 10 (for new members only) and 11th (for all members) at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta.  At this time, all members have registered.  Reminder - members are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and will be reimbursed for those expenses.

V. Ad-Hoc Facility Committee Report

A.

SCCA - Facility Update

Cheryl gave the Board an update on SCCA Construction.  Building plans have been finalized.  CGM will begin releasing bids, with plans to start moving dirt in early March.  The Bond Validation hearing is set for Feb. 17, and the bond investors plan to visit in early March.  Cheryl will contact Erin Lenz, Marketing Consultant, for assistance in planning a ground-breaking ceremony.

VI. 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 6:43 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Hixon