Approve the Agenda and February Governing Board minutes.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Demetrius Patterson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Centennial Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Monday March 28th, 2022 @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 |
| 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 | not present member | ||
| 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 | not present member | ||
| Aquaria Smith | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Rewa Berry | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Lizanne DeStefano | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome Call to Order
Chair Perry called the meeting to Order at 5:33 pm.
Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes
Chair's Remarks
Chair Perry deferred the Chair's Remarks meeting section to Atlanta Public Schools' presentation on its redistricting efforts and charter renewal.
Mr. Matthew Underwood, Executive Director of APS Charter Schools and Partnerships, discussed the Facilities Master Planning and Charter Renewal, which included recommendations to rezone Centennial Academy to the Washington Cluster and information on the school's charter renewal pathways.
Ms. Angela Coaxum-Young, the Principal of Washington High School, highlighted the Cluster's signature programs and graduation rate and remarked on Washington High School becoming a STEM-certified school in Georgia.
Public Comment
The comments directed to Mr. Matthew Underwood and Ms. Coaxum-Young included:
- support for Centennial Academy's renewal pathway from a conversion charter to a locally approved charter school
- concerns about the social impact and public safety issues facing the Washington Cluster
- alternatives for parents seeking to remain in the Midtown Cluster due to the proximity of their residences to Midtown High
Mr. Matthew Underwood made a note of the commentary. He assured everyone that APS would address those concerns raised during the public comment period and those questions submitted in writing.
Academic Accountability Committee Report
Committee Chair Peterson spoke on the 2021-2022 iReady Results, strategies to increase scholar proficiency, the STEAM certification progress, and the trends related to students and staff attendance, disciplinary referrals, Covid cases. Mr. Alejandro provided a deeper dive into the iReady Results school performance metrics against the goal targets.
Finance Committee Report
Committee Chair Glover and Mr. Pressas reported on the monthly YTD actuals-to-budget.
Governance Committee Report
Committee Chair Yarber-King requested the members to complete all trainings by June 17, 2022, allowing the Governance Committee time to identify any missing credits ahead of the June 30th deadline.
Head of School Report
Ms. Tequila called for questions from the Head of School report emailed ahead of the meeting. She highlighted the leadership's team visit with Larry Rosenstock, founder of High Tech High, and the professional development training and strategic advising that Mr. Rosenstock has provided Centennial Academy Charter this past year.
Mr. Alejandro commented on his role at Centennial Academy and the biweekly touch points with Drew Charter's data analytics team.
Executive Session Call To Order
The Board can call this session to order to discuss records (or portions thereof) exempt from public inspection or disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, (OCGA 50-18-72). If called, this will be a closed session.
To enter into Executive Session to discuss APS Facilities Master Planning and Charter Renewal presentation.
By: Renee Glover
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To end the Executive Session and return to the Board meeting
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Demetrius Patterson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.