| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egbert Perry | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Renee Glover | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Demetrius Patterson | 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 | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Aquaria Smith | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Rewa Berry | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Lizanne DeStefano | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jessica Olowoyo | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jasmine Spencer | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Zeke Alejandro | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Julien Siah | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
Chair Perry called meeting to Order at 5:31 p.m.
The Board approved the amended agenda and September 26th minutes without corrections.
Amend the Board agenda so Finance Committee discussion occurs after public comments for the audit report presentation from Warren Averett, then proceed with the meeting agenda as outlined.
By: Allison Toller Seconded by: Renee Glover
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Chair Perry remarked about continued discussions with APS regarding Centennial's charter renewal.
No public comments.
Committee Chair Glover remarked about the annual audit and introduced Ms. Jessica Story and Ms. Cindy Etheridge of Warren Averett, who presented their unmodified opinion. Chair Perry requested Finance Committee draft an investment policy for the Board's consideration at the November meeting. Head of School Jessica Olowoyo related that APS is currently in the procurement status regarding the roof.
The Board accept the audited financial statements and report for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2022.
By: Renee Glover
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Invest about $3 million of the cash into short-term bonds treasuries consistent with the proposal offered by Truist, recognizing that there will not be any investments into any equities.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Rewa Berry
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Committee Chair Patterson reported on school performance targets regarding academics, attendance and other benchmarks.
Committee Chair Berry highlighted the school's corporate partnerships, updated the vendor status for annual board training, and commended members that donated to yearly giving campaign.
Head of School Jessica Olowoyo reported on the community partnerships, enrollment strategic metrics, school culture, and the school's academic progress.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Howard Grant
There was no notable discussion on the motion.