Gestalt Community Schools
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location
Power Center Academy Elementary HH
3590 S. Mendenhall Rd.
Memphis, TN. 38115
October 23, 2025 8:30am
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Directors Present
C. Coleman, C. Lamberson, D. Bradford, D. Selberg, G. Raggs, G. Sago IV, K. Ivy, K. Satterthwaite, K. Thomas (remote), K. Treas (remote), K. Walker Burt, M. Villalobos, N. Woods Dobbins, Y. Lewis
Directors Absent
L. Harris
Guests Present
Angela King, B. Ingram, B. Turner, D. Generette Walker, K. Robinson, L. McGee, Tina Williams
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes from Gestalt' Board of Director from 01-22-2026
II. Finance Report
A.
Expenses and Revenue
B.
Update on Bond Financing
To explore options for our funds from multiple solutions.
III. Operations Report
A.
Recruitment and Enrollment
Tina Williams reported for Enrollment and Recruitment in Toya Leftwich’s absence.
The enrollment target is 2,898 students, with community events supporting the lottery and family engagement. Efforts will focus on actively managing waitlists, and new preschool partnerships have been added to strengthen early enrollment pathways.
IV. Academics Report
A.
Interim Assessment III Results & Next Steps
Bobbie Turner reviewed Interim 3 results, noting regression—especially in numeracy—while aiming for Double AMO.
Saturday school has been introduced to address learning gaps, with missed instruction due to inclement weather identified as a key factor.
A strong plan is in place to drive improvement.
V. CEO Update
A.
Jackson Expansion
In Jackson several times a week, the team is conducting capacity interviews (March) with district and community panels.
They are also preparing for an upcoming charter review panel and working on startup funding.
B.
Board Training
Annual training window is open. Board members are required by the state to train. Due by May 31st.
New bi-laws have a term limit. 2 members will roll off this year
C-Level Team and Principal 2023 Sabbatical Policy after 5 years be considered - extended to teachers (2 weeks)
C.
Funding Update
Funding is focused toward the Jackson Expansion.
VI. Subcommittee Reports
A.
Governance Update
Board on Track surveys will be emailed, YL yearly
B.
Finance Update
David Selberg advised all Finance information was covered by Angela during her presentation.
C.
Academics
Next steps are about budget for the upcoming year.
Angela King, Director of Finance, presented the report in Norriese Rogers’ absence. The report included an executive summary highlighting key insights and performance. Financial discipline is strengthening sustainability, with 90 days of cash on hand. Year-to-date TISA payments show progress toward the goal of 120 days cash on hand.