The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Location
The Main Street Academy
2861 Lakeshore Dr.
College Park, GA 30337
or
Remote
Directors Present
C. Jade Rutland, Esq, Kanetha Stephens, Michael Glanton, Sharmaine Mercer, Tangi Bush, Esq., Tangie Warrior
Directors Absent
Yvonne King-Dixon
Ex Officio Members Present
Dr. Chad Owes, Keyona Revere
Non Voting Members Present
Dr. Chad Owes, Keyona Revere
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of the Agenda
D.
Public Comment
II. Staff Reports/Presentations
A.
Presentation and Recommendation to Approve the 2025-2026 Budget
Brief overview provided by Dr Owes related to revenue, expenditures and net gains.
B.
Vote to Approve the 2025-2026 School & Operational Budget
The item was open to the public for discussion and input. No input or discussion.
C.
Vote to Approve the 2025-2026 Student & Family Handbook
Policy update (Policy HB3) included no cell phone use at all on campus by students.
Confiscated and returned to parents 3-5 pm
Questions include the administration's review of after-school activities, parent connectivity, ride-sharing, and the allowances being made, as well as the consideration provided. In reference to the prior school year, the school practices and those they have attempted to address this concern previously. Points were also acknowledged regarding the updated disciplinary consequences for this new policy outlined.
III. President's Announcements
A.
Updates from the Governing Board Chair
Board on Track training is a recommended source for training for Board Committee members to receive credit. Governance Board Chair, Tangi Bush, will provide instructions on what training (free) is required, record requirements, compliance, and record-keeping updates. An Email will be circulated to track your hours.
Background Check completion should be completed immediately - no later than August 31
NO public Comment