The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 27, 2024 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 (remote), Nkiruka Onyia, Shameka Smith, Tangi Bush, Esq., Tangie Warrior
Directors Absent
None
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
Chanel Recasner called a meeting of the board of directors of The Main Street Academy to order on Tuesday Feb 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM.
C.
Approval of the Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 01-30-24.
Damion Dunn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
no public comment provided in person or via email.
II. Informational Reports (External)
A.
Fulton County Schools - State of the Charter's Report
The presentation provided by Ms. Cooper-Gatewood of Fulton County School included the following points to consider for TMSA Charter renewal:
- School Performance versus District Performance (at or above District level)
- School Climate
- School finances and sustainability
- suggestion to review Finance ratios monthly (if not currently being done)
- Consider Charter renewal orientation
- Partner with other schools that have recently been approved for renewals for tips
- Be sure to submit a Letter of Intent to Recharter by the designated deadline
III. Informational Reports (Internal)
A.
State of the Organization & School
Motion to Shameka Smith motion to approve the State of Organization and School presented by Dr. Owes and Principal Revere.
Damion Dunn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
Motion to approve January Financial Snapshot by Recasner.
Nkiruka Onyia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Academic & School Performance Committee Report
The committee completed a working session on February 26, 2024 with topics:
- compliance with the Goal for the 2024 Year
- Additional information will be requested from Principal Revere regarding connecting the School Improvement Plan and strategic plan
- request made update the school link to ensure it is directed to the 2023-2024 Strategic Plan
C.
Governance Committee
The Committee Chair/ Vice Chair reminded Board members:
- 15 hours of training opportunity needed
- attendance of the GA Charter School Training (3/11 - 3/13) will be counted for those attending
- Email updates to the Vice Chair (Shameka) or Governance Chair (Tangi) when training is completed, including Board on Track training
- Reminder to complete the assessment in Board on track; the final report will be gathered, and additional information on the next steps will be made
Future Items:
- Board recruitment and succession planning - a challenge to review circle of influence.
- Areas needed (higher education, financial).
- Policy updates are needed therefore, working sessions will be forthcoming
- updating documents
- additional specification on all processes/documents
V. President's Report
A.
Updates/Reminders
Chair had no additional updates but reminders:
- Board Members to double-check emails regularly and respond promptly.
- Committees to update the full Board on meeting/working sessions and dates in the future.
VI. 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chanel Recasner
Chanel Recasner made a motion to approve the agenda for the February 27, 2024, Governing Board Meeting.
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion