Dr. Bobby White:

• We pride ourselves on being an organization that is much more connected to the community we serve. Apart of our secret sauce is our commitment to the community, to the families and to each other.
• Since the last board meeting we've had an Amazon job fair, that took place at MLK.
• It was amazing, when I arrived people were in their cars. They started lining up 6 ft. apart. As you know, for me it's always talking about more than a data point. It felt good with Pastor Ricky Floyd and Steve Lockwood board members and MLK having the space to host this event. 
• Dr. White completed his Superintendent Academy fellowship with the Broad Foundation.
• Dr. White will be presenting to the National Association of Charter School.

Dr. Matthews:

• Dr. Matthews, Mrs. Dowell, Dr. White and Mr. Lawson met regarding the re-entry plan.
• Mrs. Dowell and Dr. Matthews were able to join the staff meeting regarding school re-entry plan; Dr. White was able to address the staff and answer questions or concerns.
• The staff seemed to accept the plan that has been put in place.

Dr. White:

Re-entry Plans: 

• We promised families that in the second nine weeks we would share what the next steps would be 
• We originally wanted to re-open the schools with the number of students attending that match our survey data.
  • The survey data initially said that about 30% of our families wanted their students to attend school and we're working on a plan that would match that population
• After fall break, all teachers are going to report to campus one day a week.
  • Our schools will be open everyday once we come back from fall break. Once a week, every person that works at the school will be there 

Virtual Learning Cafés:

• We also decided to open a virtual learning café at each school site. Each café will have space for 30 to 40 kids and will be located inside either a cafeteria, gym or library.
  • Virtual cafe's will open at each site starting on Monday, Nov.2nd.

Functional Skills Students:

• In addition to that we're also going to bring back the functional skills students. It is extremely challenging for them to learn virtually. 
  • Everyday the functional skills teachers, their teachers assistants and those students will be there.
• We will need to have full-time nurse at each school.

Greg Thompson:
Cash balance at 10/9/2020: $3.05M.
• First BEP payment in August - ~$1.1M (payment will go up slightly in November when the ASD does its first true up). For example MLK is being funded on a lower amount currently (561 vs. 575+ when true up occurs).
• FCS will receive approximately $2.27M in federal grants this year (CTE, Title 1, Care Act, IDEA, and School Improvement Grants).
• PPP loan of $1.525M – waiting on SunTrust to open its online portal for forgiveness application.

Erik Henneghan:

• The Development Committee will meet next week to discuss event ideas for a fall fundraiser
  • Possibly sometime after Thanksgiving or before Christmas break. We could do something online and encourage everyone to give.
  • Host a FCS giving day or a giving week. Something that we could put out, just to raise funds for the fall, and that'll give us a good transition into the spring semester.
  • Believe we can host something online this semester - something light, an event that for us to get our brand out there a little bit more.
• $1,000 personal board members fundraising goal.
  • We are trying to create ways for you to meet the personal fundraising goal and track board member performance
  • The time frame for the goal is Frayser Community Schools Day, which is May 23.

Arlinda Cathey:

• Each board member must complete Tennessee Charter Board compliance requirements
  • Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-13-111(q), all new board members must participate in 6 hours of training and current board members participate in 4 hours of training to receive certification through the Tennessee Charter School Center annually.  
  • Joia and Michael will need to complete 6 hours of training and the rest of the board only 4 hours 
  • Explicit details and directions will be shared with everyone via email, but please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions
• The next Governance committee meeting will be on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM. We'll discuss the FCS Advisory Council Framework and lay out a plan for FCS Bylaws approval prior to close of 2020