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

No request for public comments received

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