The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting May 26, 2026
Date and Time
Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Virtual Meeting 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
C.
Approval of the Agenda
D.
Approve Previous Minutes Governing Board Meeting
E.
Public Comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Budget and Finance Committee
Report from CFO Mr. Eric Smith related to March and April financial for the overall community and board review. highlighting YTD financial snapshot indicating compliance goals with Fulton County Schools.
working to move forward with a few adiditonal updates needed for the purchase of the off site facilitay for the Main Street Preschool.
B.
Presentation & Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements
C.
Governance Committee
reminder of training goals and financial updates.
meeting of and voting a few new board members.
D.
Academic and School Performance Committee
no updates to be provided from the committee
III. Approval of Action Items
A.
Approval of the Governing Board & Committee Meeting Calendar for 2026-2027
keeping with the current cadence is that their will be biweekly meeting.
updating the November meeting to Dec to accommodate school calendar.
B.
Approval of Salary Stipends
Governor announced $2000 stipend and is thus ready to distribute to Full time educators. While there was a short fall in provided funds by Fulton County therefore we will move forward with covering the difference and submit one time stipend as noted.
C.
Approval of the Purchase of School Buses for Student Transportation
bus transportation proposals - including off-set cost in various ways. purchase would be of new buses. Recommendation to move forward with the purchase.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tangie Warrior |
Aye
|
| Michael Glanton |
Absent
|
| Kanetha Stephens |
Aye
|
| Tangi Bush, Esq. |
Aye
|
| Sharmaine Mercer |
Absent
|
| C. Jade Rutland, Esq |
Aye
|
| Yvonne King-Dixon |
Aye
|
IV. Election of New Board Members
A.
Board Member Candidate Introductions & Statements
1. Ophelia Glynn - 10 yr experience in volunteerism; passion for working and giving back. Goal to join a board and contribute in various ways.
2. Bruce Hall - Securities and Counsel, passion for education and legal experience in the community. reach via the website, help with funding and getting students what they need
3. Deborah Nutt - License & Professional counselor (own practice); education as a part of her life as the daughter of the educator; helping educators and students. Continue to impact students and staff and provide support.
B.
Vote to Confirm Newly Elected Board Members
Each candidates vote in will also be based upon: completion and passing of fingerprint/background checks and sign off on the conflict of interest document.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michael Glanton |
Absent
|
| Kanetha Stephens |
Aye
|
| Sharmaine Mercer |
Aye
|
| Tangie Warrior |
Aye
|
| Tangi Bush, Esq. |
Aye
|
| C. Jade Rutland, Esq |
Aye
|
| Yvonne King-Dixon |
Aye
|
V. President's Report
A.
Updates from the Governing Board Chair
review and update of our financial and training hours and completion.
no public comment