The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
The Main Street Academy
2861 Lakeshore Drive
College Park, GA 30337
Directors Present
Chanel Recasner, Damion Dunn, Kanetha Stephens, Kenya Morris, Lisa Bentley-Whieldon, Michael Glanton, Nkiruka Onyia, Shameka Smith, Tangi Bush, Esq.
Directors Absent
Tangie Warrior
Ex Officio Members Present
Dr. Chaddrick Owes, Keyona Revere
Non Voting Members Present
Dr. Chaddrick Owes, Keyona Revere
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
none opposed
Roll Call | |
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Kenya Morris |
Aye
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Shameka Smith |
Aye
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Kanetha Stephens |
Aye
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Tangi Bush, Esq. |
Aye
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Nkiruka Onyia |
Aye
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Lisa Bentley-Whieldon |
Aye
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Michael Glanton |
Absent
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Tangie Warrior |
Absent
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Chanel Recasner |
Aye
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Damion Dunn |
Aye
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D.
Public Comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
Working on tentative budgets until final budget information is received from Fulton County. Once received the 2023 - 2024 financial budget will be finalized.
An audit of the Financial Books is underway
The Committee goals are being worked on (they need to be measurable), i.e. (Board Training on how to understand the functionality of the school budget; how it's established and maintained
There should be at least 4 goals established for this committee per the chair.
B.
Academic & School Performance Committee Report
report by Ms. Morris
1. 2023 - 2024 proposed curriculum - submitted by Principal Revere (copy provided in agenda) provides additional information
IReady School provided for the prior school year (reading, math, and writing)
Board Rep - Teacher Liason - have a representative for Elementary and one for Middle School
Ex - officio faculty members should be included as part of the ASPC committee
C.
Governance Committee
Student Family Handbook will be available on the 1st day of school. - Pending review to ensure it's updated with board approval - Special session may be possible to get approval completed (virtual special session tentatively established for Friday, 8/4)
All committees have goals to have compliance, including but not limited to training, preparation for recharter, etc.
October Board Meeting training - June Training has to be audited
All Board members are required to have a minimum of 15 hours of training
In-person v/s virtual meetings for committee meetings (suggestion to cluster meetings) more discussion to follow before final decisions are made
All Board members must ensure compliance - Complete the COI Form (Conflict of Interest) and schedule fingerprinting and background checks. Please do so immediately.
III. Staff Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Reiterate the need for students to be dropped off at school on time and picked up on time.
School hours are 7:45 am to 3 pm, - Detailed explanation provided on the process for late pickup.
All updates are in the updated student handbook.
The key change for morning drop-off procedures (before 7:10 am drop off - families should sign up their child/ren for Before School Care, where they are supervised). Students left at the school after the carline time has expired will be assigned to after-school care, subject to a $25 fee.
Car one Tags are already mailed in advance to families.
Questions:
Will there be changes to Security Staff? - We will have in-house security and work with them directly on all school procedures, which should improve the response time and fulfill the expectations of stakeholders, families, and school administration.
B.
Principal's Report
Suggestions provided:
Advertise family use of Infinite Campus
Increase Parent Involvement
Use of charts/graphs that shows how our students are progressing with the standard set in our School Strategic plan and school charter.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Public Comment Policy.pdf
- June 23 TMSA Financial SnapShot.pdf
- Modified Copy of APSC July 2023.pdf
- FCS Use of Facilities Policy TMSA.pdf
- TMSA ED Board Presentation 7-24-23.pdf
- Modified Copy of APSC July 2023.pdf
no public comment submitted electronically or in person