The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
The Main Street Academy
2861 Lakeshore Drive
College Park, GA 30337
Directors Present
Kenya Morris, Lisa Bentley-Whieldon, Nkiruka Onyia, Shameka Smith, Tangi Bush, Esq.
Directors Absent
Chanel Recasner, Damion Dunn, Kanetha Stephens, Michael Glanton, 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
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon called a meeting of the board of directors of The Main Street Academy to order on Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM.
C.
Approval of the Agenda
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve the February 25, 2025 agenda.
Tangi Bush, Esq. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from 1.28.2025 Governing Board Meeting
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 01-28-25.
Tangi Bush, Esq. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Budget and Finance Committee
Budget and Finance committee report given by Shameka Smith
Snapshot - as January 2025
Income:
Expense:
Surplus: $279,514
Cash on hand:$2,248,325
Cash Days on hand: 68 days
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve January 2025 financial report as prepared by Eric Smith.
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Governance Committee
Governance Committee report given by Mrs. Tangi Bush
- Succession plan is moving forward; will introduce candidates is April
- Candidates have been invited to attend commitee and board meetings
- Training requirements - Georgia Association of Charter Schools conference - March 10-12
C.
Academic and School Performance Committee
III. Staff Reports
A.
State of the School
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve 2024-2025 State of the School report as presented by Executive Director and Admin.
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. 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 7:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon
No request for public comments received