The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
The Main Street Academy
2861 Lakeshore Drive
College Park, GA 30337
Directors Present
Chanel Recasner, Kanetha Stephens, Kenya Morris, Michael Glanton, Shameka Smith, Tangie Warrior
Directors Absent
Damion Dunn, Lisa Bentley-Whieldon, Tangi Bush, Esq.
Ex Officio Members Present
Keyona Revere
Non Voting Members Present
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 Apr 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM.
C.
Approval of the Agenda
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve the agenda as published for the 4.29.25 governing board meeting.
Kanetha Stephens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from 3.25.2025 Governing Board Meeting
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 03-25-25.
Kanetha Stephens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Approve minutes from Special Board Meeting 4.3.2025
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Called Board Meeting on 04-03-25.
Kanetha Stephens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Public Comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Budget and Finance Committee
March 2025 Budget and Financial report given by Mr. Eric Smith
Income: $1,053,008
Expenses: $894,015
Surplus: $158,993
YTD Income: $9,039,824
YTD Expenses: $8,048,509
YTD Surplus: $991,315
YTD Cash on Hand: $2,470,128
YTD Cash on Hand (days): 112
- No updates on Title I status
- Request to amend budget at next month's governing board meeting
- 1st Annual Golf Tournament was a success
Shameka Smith made a motion to approve March 2025 month end financial report.
Michael Glanton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Governance Committee
Governance Committee given by Mrs. Chanel Recansar
- New Board Members - 1 interested (confirmed); still looking form new members; interested candidates should submit resume to Mrs. Tangi Bush.
- Frequency of governance committee meeting suggested at every other month
C.
Academic and School Performance Committee
Academic and School Performance Committee report given by Mrs. Chanel Recasnar
- Request for board to support teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5 - 9)
III. Staff Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Executive Director Report given by Dr. Chaddrick Owes
- Parent and community volunteers celebrated at TMSA Volunteer Breakfast held 4.22.25
- Request approval for 2025-2026 board and committee meetings; board and committee meetings to be moved to bi-monthly schedule
- State Charter Schools Commission Capacity Interview held today, 4.29.2025. Should be added to State Charter Schools Commission meeting on July 11, 2025
- Sale of property update - amended to purchase 1 acre (instead of 2) for $25,000; proceeds will go to Annual Innovation Fund
- 1st Annual Golf Tournament - $15,000 in proceeds
- Employee Benefits - in renewal phase; reviewing plan offers; employees have been sent a survey
- Upcoming Compliance Items - submit board training hours; due to FCS 6.30.25; bring forms to governing board meeting (board on track > documents >regular board documents)
Tangie Warrior made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Board and Committee meeting schedule (dates only, times to be set with 2025-2026 Governing Board).
Michael Glanton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Principal's Report
Principal's Report given by Ms. K.C. Revere
- Student Staff Highlights
- remote professional learning day 3.4.25
- PI Day - 3.14.25; teachers/students participated in learning activities
- Career Day - 3.20.25
- SEM Showcase - 3.21.25
- PBL Showcase - 3.26.25
- GMAS preparation - March to Mastery included game days to prepare
- Quarterly SOAR celebration - silent party for elementary and middle
- National Junior/Elementary Honors Society Induction - 4.17.25
- GMAS administered for 3rd-8th grades April 21 - May 9
- Summer Learning - will not have due to low response; 115 students invited (with reminders); 29 responded
Upcoming Events
- Teacher Appreciation 5.5-5.9
- SOAR for middle school 5.14.25
- Field Day for elementary students 5.15.25
- Award Days - 5.16-5.20
IV. President's Report
A.
Updates from the Governing Board Chair
No new items.
V. 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 6:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chanel Recasner
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