Brevard Academy
Minutes
Facilities Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Mission:
The Mission of Brevard Academy is to prepare its students to achieve academic excellence through the Core Knowledge Sequence. Through a partnership involving students, teachers, and parents the school strives to create citizens with strong moral character and active intellectual inquiry.
Vision:
Brevard Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy (BA-CFA) a K-8 public charter school develops and encourages motivated, intellectually curious students who are skilled in critical thinking, individual expression, and problem-solving. From their diverse backgrounds, students accept our challenge to pursue personal and academic excellence. Through this pursuit, they become confident members of their community who lead by serving others.
Strategic Goals:
- Ensure Academic Success for Every Student
- Provide Effective & Innovative Learning Environments
- Recruit, Hire and Retain Highly Effective Personnel
- Use Resources Effectively & Be Fiscally Responsible
- Engage Our Communities
Committee Members Present
Jenny Light, Ted Duncan, Tim Prey, Tyree Griffin (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Derrick Gardner, Elizabeth Airey, Jennifer Silva
Guests Present
Chad Campbell, Nick Castro, Paul Cooper
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Facilities
A.
Project Updates
B.
Master Grounds Plan
The committee reviewed the master plan.
III. Other Business
A.
Chicken Grant
Mr. Campbell let the committee know that the chicken coop will need 50 x 100 foot area. He identified the area adjacent to the Pump Track as a viable area. Funds have been secured for the chicken and the movable trailer.
The team discussed locations and safety items, including predators and safety for the student.
The project will launch in the Spring.
B.
Recycling Clothes Bin
The committee discussed the pros and cons.
IV. Items for Board Approval
A.
Chicken Coop Location
B.
Clothes Donation Bin Location
- Glade Creek Road Exit (Preferred area from provider).
- Side Lot--in the rocky area. Visitors would be able to park in the side lot.
C.
USDA Update
Mr. Cooper told the committee that we should submit all materials to USDA by next week.
The construction company estimates a 7-month timeline and they would fast track the project.
We hope to have approval on the loan by the end of the year.
The construction company will meet with the operational team monthly.
V. Closing Items
A.
Announce Date of Next Meeting
October 3 at 8:30 am on the Brevard Academy Campus.
Mr. Prey updated the committee about ongoing projects: