The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
The Main Street Academy
2861 Lakeshore Drive
College Park, GA 30337
Directors Present
Chanel Recasner, Kanetha Stephens, Kenya Morris, Lisa Bentley-Whieldon, Michael Glanton, Nkiruka Onyia, Shameka Smith
Directors Absent
Damion Dunn, Tangi Bush, Esq., 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.
Approval of the Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Public Comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
Financial Report provided by John (CFO) - Financial Snapshot of February
Primary means to offset the FTE is fundraising
Goal of sharing additional financials for the school overall
50 questions (simplified knowledge) - committee members familiarize themselves. School Board Members are a part of the recharter process. Plan to have it available by next month's meeting (potentially)
All board members have been updated on where each person stands with our obligations as leaders and asked to govern accordingly
B.
Governance Committee
A reminder that on 4/23/23, the Governance Committee will host a working session to review policy updates regarding Bi-laws and governing board handbooks. All Board Members are available to attend. Email chair with recommendations
The goal is to have a draft available for presentation at the 4/30 governing board meeting for approval.
Student Family Handbook -The School Administration will update the previous handbook. Any recommendations should be directed to the administrative them. They will present to the entire board for approval at a future board meeting before the beginning of the next school year.
Board Calendars updates for 2024-2025 should be provided to the Governance Board for update by the May Board Meeting.
June Board retreat will be scheduled during that month.
Four board Members attended the Conference, which had great sessions. We recommend that more board members participate in the future. Focus on Board training credit training. The handbook outlines 15 training hours for new board members and 12 for existing board members by approved board members.
C.
Academic & School Performance Committee Report
working to update on Faculty and Staff results for improvement of visibility
working on goals for the committee to ensure they are inline with the Strategic Plan
III. Staff Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
IT presentation will be provided and added to the agenda by IT Manager - Yan Baker
no actions requiring approval - report only
B.
Principal's Report
no actions requiring approval - report only
IV. President's Report
A.
Updates from the Governing Board Chair
THe Chair will be adding Board specific events to the Calendar (outside of regular board meeting
Follow up with Ms. Gatewood to set a date for a meeting
FC Schools community meetings are very informative; try attending
SME showcases and supports Scholars.
We have two (2) requests for public comment.
Reminder for 2 minutes only