Atlanta Unbound Academy

Governing Board

AUA Board of Directors Meeting - Sunday March 8th, 2020 @2:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Sherida Mabon present member On Time At Adjournment
Jonathan Green present member On Time At Adjournment
Shayla Riddick not present vice-chair
Lynn Belvitt present member On Time At Adjournment
Melissa Brogdon not present member
Janelle Funderburk present member On Time At Adjournment
Kristina Joye-Lyles not present member
Audrey Williamson present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Candace Ramsey present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
P'Lar Dorsette present member On Time At Adjournment

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. Each member must provide their comment or question to the Board via email (jgreen@atlantaunboundacademy.org or info@atlantaunboundacademy.org) by 10am the day of a scheduled board meeting.

The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair, Jonathan Green, privately.

Executive Session

Approval of Minutes

Review of action items from previous Board Meeting [Audrey W.]

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Adjournment

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:51 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Jonathan Green Seconded by: Audrey Williamson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order.


Introduction of new board member - Candace Ramsey

Motion to call meeting to order

By: Audrey Williamson Seconded by: Lynn Belvitt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve agenda

By: Janelle Funderburk Seconded by: Lynn Belvitt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve February meeting minutes.

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Committee Reports

Finance Report [Treasurer]

  • Pledge forms due 3/15 - all board members 
  • We received the Charter School Growth Fund


Update reporting format

By: Shayla Riddick Seconded by: Kristina Joye-Lyles

Added topics to be reported on by Treasurer

New Business

I. General Board Reminders [Jonathan G.]

a. SCSC New School Orientation: Tuesday, March 17th at SCSC Offices; Legal and Operational Requirements Review


II. Marketing [Janelle F.]

a. Board Member feedback on AUA messaging


III. Facilities Update [Jonathan G.]

a. Blast Film window installment

b. Security (Burglar) and Internet Services Estimate Review

c. Future meetings at school location

d. Revisit quote from Croft with new adjustments 

e. Impact Day - Deloitte volunteers help clean/decorate AUA (June 5th) 

  • 40 volunteers 
  • Create a clear list of action items


IV. School Leader Report [Alaina or Designated Personnel]

a. Upcoming Student Recruitment Events

  • 101 students enrolled
  • 76 Kindergartens
  • 26 6th gradeRS
  • Boys and Girls Club Program
  • March 12th
  • March 17th
  • School lottery March 23rd

b. Teacher Recruitment Update

  • 1 hired teacher - Kindergarten grade level chair

c. Student and Staff Handbook Status

  • Draft will be sent by March 25th for review


V. Fundraiser Planning Update [Melissa B.]

  • Signature fundraiser (June 5th)



VI Governance (Jonathan)

  • AUA is signed up for CharterBoards.com
  • Direct uploads of meeting agenda and minutes
  • Public comments guidance