Centennial Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Monday December 14th, 2020 @5:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Egbert Perry present chair On Time At Adjournment
Renee Glover present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Rewa Berry present member On Time At Adjournment
LaKrista Jordan present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Tequila Lamar present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Demetrius Patterson present member On Time At Adjournment
Panya Lei Yarber-King present member On Time At Adjournment
Walt Higgins present member On Time At Adjournment
Howard Grant present member On Time At Adjournment
Joseph Handy present member On Time At Adjournment
Christopher Burke present member On Time At Adjournment
Maurice Baker not present member
Virginia Sheppard present member On Time At Adjournment
Chaundra Gipson present member On Time At Adjournment
Allison Toller present member On Time At Adjournment

Approval of Agenda & Minutes

Quorom required to proceed with motion.

To approve agenda and minutes

By: Howard Grant Seconded by: Renee Glover

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Welcome & Call to Order

Called to order at 5:35pm

Chair's Remarks

.Welcome new board member: Allison Toller


Public Comment

Makira Page - 8th grade scholar, SGA President

  • Hat, Glove & Sock Drive Initiative on Jan 18, 2021 - Drive Thru Donations or Mail-In to be given during the week of Jan 25, 2021


Finance Committee Report

Reports attached in tonight's agenda.

Presented by Steve Pressas, CFO.

To approve $1000 bonus to all Centennial staff & teachers. Total against budget $120,000.

By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Rewa Berry

To be distributed on 12/17/21.

Governance Committee Report

Reports attached in tonight's agenda.

To approve the 2020-2025 strategic plan as presented by Tequila Lamar in the November 2020 board meeting

By: Panya Lei Yarber-King Seconded by: Renee Glover

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Academic Accountability Committee Report

Reports attached in tonight's agenda.

QOTD: How to improve attendance to better than district average?

Mr. Heckstall is leading scholar and family incentives. Plus communication & support.

Head of School Report

Reports attached in tonight's agenda.

Executive Session Call To Order

Ended at 7:42pm and back into public session

To enter into executive session. to discuss personnel

By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Joseph Handy

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To approve the measures as discussed with HR

By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Panya Lei Yarber-King

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Allison Toller

There was no notable discussion on the motion.