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The Main Street Academy

Minutes

Governing Board Meeting January 27, 2026

Date and Time

Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

REMOTE ONLY

 

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Directors Present

C. Jade Rutland, Esq (remote), Kanetha Stephens (remote), Sharmaine Mercer (remote), Tangi Bush, Esq. (remote), Tangie Warrior (remote), Yvonne King-Dixon (remote)

Directors Absent

Michael Glanton

Ex Officio Members Present

Dr. Chad Owes (remote), Keyona Revere (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

Dr. Chad Owes (remote), Keyona Revere (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kanetha Stephens called a meeting of the board of directors of The Main Street Academy to order on Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

Kanetha Stephens made a motion to Approve agenda.
Sharmaine Mercer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Previous Minutes Governing Board Meeting

Sharmaine Mercer made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting November 18, 2025 on 11-18-25.
C. Jade Rutland, Esq seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

None.

II. Committee Reports

A.

Budget and Finance Committee

Sharmaine Mercer made a motion to approve the minutes from Budget and Finance Committee Meeting on 01-20-26.
C. Jade Rutland, Esq seconded the motion.

Overview was provided for the financial statements for Oct, Nov and dec 25  Meeting all of the Georgia Department of Education Frameworks as expected.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Presentation & Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements

C.

Governance Committee

Reminder to board meeting to continue track and report all training and financial reporting obligations.

D.

Academic and School Performance Committee

E.

Vote to Approve Previous ASPC Meeting Minutes

Sharmaine Mercer made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic & School Performance Committee on 09-23-25.
C. Jade Rutland, Esq seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Approval of Action Items

A.

Approval of the 2026-2027 School & Operational Calendar

Tangie Warrior made a motion to Approve the 2026 - 2027 school & operational.
C. Jade Rutland, Esq seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kanetha Stephens
Aye
C. Jade Rutland, Esq
Aye
Tangi Bush, Esq.
Aye
Sharmaine Mercer
Aye
Michael Glanton
Absent
Tangie Warrior
Aye

B.

Approval of the TMSA 2026-2031 Strategic Plan & Goals

Sharmaine Mercer made a motion to Approve TMSA 2026 - 2031 Strategic Plan & Goals.
Tangie Warrior seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kanetha Stephens
Aye
Sharmaine Mercer
Aye
Tangie Warrior
Aye
Tangi Bush, Esq.
Aye
Michael Glanton
Absent
C. Jade Rutland, Esq
Aye

IV. Staff Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

Reminder of important dates, school climate survey needs to be completed by all parents, stakeholders and supporters. 

 

Discussed upgrading classroom furniture packages. 

B.

Principal's Report

Discussed GMAS and MAP comparison scores. 

V. President's Report

A.

Updates from the Governing Board Chair

B.

Board Succession Planning Discussion

VI. New Business

A.

Georgia Charter School Conference Reminder

Discussed golf tournament and the possibility of the board taking over it this year.

VII. 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 7:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sharmaine Mercer