No public comments submitted for September 2024 meeting.

August 2024 financial report presented by John Stiffler, CFO

Financial Statements  August 2024

Income: $1,836,485

Expense: $1,595,711

Surplus/Deficit: $240,774

Cash on Hand YTD: $1,860,713

Cash on Hand Days YTD: 57

Fundraising

Mrs. Smith presented brunch as a fundraising idea. Possible date February 2025.

August 2024 Governance Committee Report presented by Tangi Bush

• Mrs. Bush will circulate dates for board training; will need feedback on dates by 12/15
• Discussed recruitment measures; how to ensure that recruits attend board meetings
• Continued conversations for succession planning

August 2024 Academic and School Performance Committee Report presented by Lisa Bentley-Whieldon

• Reviewed current ASP data presented by Principal Revere; discussed trends accross each grade level and compared to the state, county, and other south fulton schools
• Reviewed plan developed by teachers (presented by Principal Revere) focusing on improving schoolwide ELA, Reading, and Math GMAS scores
• TMSA Renewal Petition Interview Prep - discussed schoolwide initiatives currently in place to drive improvement
• Discussed faculty representative and how to keep the representative engaged.

Executive Director's report presented by Dr. Chad Owes

General School Updates

• TMSA supports Apalachee High School
• Safety and Security is a priority for TMSA
• ED is asking TMSA parents and community to monitor social media. Report as necessary. Report via FCS tip line or TMSA admin
• In the event of an emergency, TMSA will communicate appropriate information.

New Faculty Representative

• Congratulations to Melba Smith, Middle School Curriculum Coordinator & ESOL

Charter Renewal Update

• Charter Renewal application and petitition completed; sent to FCS and State Charter Schools Commission
• Board Capacity Interview - October 7
• Board to review petition packet before capacity interview

Compliance Due Date - snapshot

• Reviewed Upcoming due dates

Fundraising

• Seeking corporate sponsors, donors, players, and volunteers for 1st annual TMSA golf tournament (April 25, 2025)

Donations

• Thank you to Life Cycle Learning Center for furniture donation

Facilities

• Congratulations to TMSA Kitchen Staff. Received 100% on a surprise health inspection
• Two new donkeys for agriculture science program

Student enrollment

• Enrollment as of 10/1 - 833
• Enrollment may drop due enrollment verification/immunization audits

HR & Staffing

• Fully staffed as of 10/1
• Congratulations to Teacher of the Year, Mr. J. Lackey; Support Professional of the Year, M. Smallwood
• Still waiting to receive funds from Governor's Salary Stipend; once received will be paid out to staff immediately
• Finance Committe reviewed and discussed staff salary increases

September 2024 Principal's Report presented by K.C. Revere

School Highlight

• PBIS Soar Team recognized for the 1st pep rally of the school year.
• 1st Club Day - Sept 13, 2024
• Teacher Workday - external facilitators were onsite to prepeare and collaborate on the school improvement plan; highlighted with teacher/staff kickball game for teambuilding
• Curriculum Night - students/teachers shared project based learning (PBL) experiences
• Staff Appreciation - Screen on the Green with TMSA staff
• Super Saturdays - mobile TMSA popup shop during flag football games

Student Achievement

GMAS

• GMAS Math scores release 9/30. Improvements in 3rd, 4th, and 8th for number of distinguished students
• GMAS ELA for Elementary - growth year to year has improved; in line with FCS; ahead of the state
• GMAS Math for Elementary - growth year to year improved
• GMAS ELA for Middle - growth year to year improved; ahead of both FCS and State
• GMAS Math for Middle - growth year to year improved
• Also saw year to year growth in 5th and 8th science GMAS scores and 8th grade social studies GMAS scores
• GMAS scores for elementary compared to neighborhood schools, TMSA outperformed all schools in ELA (2024), all schools but 1 for math (2023, 2024 data to be added)
• GMAS scores for middle compared to neighborhood school, TMSA outperformed all schools in ELA (2024); all schools but 1 for math (2023, 2024 data to be added).

MAP (Fall 2024)

• Achievement Overview (Reading) all grades - 55th percentile
• Achievement Overview (Math) all grades - 48th percentile

Coming Soon (Sept/Oct 2024)

• Flag football (various dates)
• Picture Day 9/30
• Pilot ELA GMA (7th grade) 10/1
• PSAT (7th/8th grade) 10/7
• ESOL Night 10/9
• Fall Break 10/14-10/15
• Professional Development day 10/16

August 2024 President's Report presented by Chanel Recasner

• Reminder - Board Interview 10/7 at 10:00am; meet at TMSA at 8:30a to carpool
• Mrs. Pearson has asked for the board to donate gift cards for New Parent Social on 10/23.