Atlanta Unbound Academy

Governing Board

AUA Board of Directors Meeting - Sunday April 19th, 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 present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Lynn Belvitt present member On Time At Adjournment
Melissa Brogdon present member On Time At Adjournment
Janelle Funderburk present member On Time At Adjournment
Kristina Joye-Lyles present member On Time At Adjournment
Audrey Williamson present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Candace Ramsey present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
P'Lar Dorsette not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order.

Motion to start meeting

By: Audrey Williamson Seconded by: Lynn Belvitt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.

Approve today's agenda

By: Candace Ramsey Seconded by: Sherida Mabon

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

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

Motion to approve minutes

By: Candace Ramsey Seconded by: Audrey Williamson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Committee Reports

Finance [Candace]

a. Finance Report

  • We received 2 additional grants for Covid19 relief
  • Finance committee has met to draft budget
  • Finalized budget in June
  • Scenario planning
  • Essential vs. non-essential spending
  • Obtaining credit while economy is struggling
  • Committee proposal to change banking institution
  • Proposing potential payroll system
  • Vote on school data system
  • Infinite Campus - VOTE No objection, 1 board member missing
  • Power School
  • Vote on Academic Coaching and Interim Assessment
  • No objection, 1 board member missing
  • Proposal for directors and officers board insurance
  • Proposal for umbrella liability insurance
  • Proposal for building insurance
  • All board members submit board pledge forms

b. School information system procurement

c. Achievement Network instructional support procurement

d. Recession Planning

Table the vote on board insurance.

By: Jonathan Green Seconded by: Kristina Joye-Lyles

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Move forward with building and umbrella insurance.

By: Candace Ramsey Seconded by: Audrey Williamson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

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.

Adjournment

Motion to close the meeting.

By: Candace Ramsey Seconded by: Sherida Mabon

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:15 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Candace Ramsey Seconded by: Kristina Joye-Lyles

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

New Business

I. General [Jonathan]

a. Board members to create CharterBoards Account

b. Charter School Growth Fund Board Development

  • opportunities for coaching
  • no commitment upfront, optional renewal

c. Impact Day Logistics

  • ALL THINGS ON HOLD

d. AUA Taxes

  • Open to suggestions for tax preparers
  • Should be an auditor

II. Facilities Update [Jonathan]

a. Building insurance quote review

b. Certificate of Occupancy

c. Site Approval

  • AUA received a temporary school code

d. Other updates

III. School Leader Report [Alaina]

a. Covid19 Precautionary Measures

  • Will open summer 2020, unless update from state changes
  • How to provide technology to families if needed (parking lot)

b. Enrollment

  • 102 students accepted their seats
  • 30 students in 6th grade
  • 72 students in kindergarten
  • Adjusted enrollment application for supporting documents
  • All admin roles have been filled
  • 2 confirmed lead teachers hired
  • May - roll out search for support staff

c. Misc Needs

  • Secured school furniture through donations and sale prices
  • Moved furniture inside school buildings
  • Received a quote and design for uniforms
  • Options for afterschool programming and buses

IV. Marketing [Janelle]

a. Marketing firm outreach

b. Marketing plan update