Welcome Call to Order

Chair Perry called meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.

Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes

Quorom required to proceed with motion.

Chair's Remarks

Chair Perry discussed Charter Renewal draft for board to provide feedback by C.O.B. Friday, July 28th for wrap-up. Additionally, a brief mention of zoning presented by APS of specific new development and partnership with APS for Charter Renewal. Presented information regarding recent communication about Student Services for Head of School to discuss further.

Public Comment

No public comment stated.

Finance Committee Report

Committee Chair Glover opened floor for the CFO to speak on the closeout of FY23 and opening of FY24. The FY23 audit, year-end reporting, and closeout are on task. Mr. Pressas spoke on the installation of turf and new digital marquee, and reading garden completion status. Awaiting timeline from APS regarding the installation of the new roof. The CFO and Director of Operations reported on the implications of heavy rain about the cost and affected areas.

Governance Committee Report

Committee Chair Berry briefed the board on whole board training session conducted during the board meeting and request for completion of all compliance forms.Ms. Berry mentioned continuation of keeping new members abreast of training hours, policies and procedures. Committee Chair Berry prepared board for upcoming FY24 forms via DocuSign.

Academic Accountability Committee Report

No Committee Report Scheduled.

Head of School Report

Head of School Olowoyo discussed preplanning sessions for opening 2023-2024 school year and overall atmosphere of the culture with Equity and Excellence highlighted. HOS mentioned brief happenings during preplanning, such as iNspire Educators Banquet returning to Coca Cola. GMAS scores are embargoed and slated for release July 28, 2023; CCRPI Grade reporting will occur Sept./Oct.; results minimum increase in proficiency; communication release to the community following.

HOS discussed first day of school, Charter Renewal Application submission, and APS student culture survey resuming 2024-2025. HOS mentions of board engagement, status of staff recruitment and position for start of school, and spoke to professional capacity of staff summer engagement.

HOS details of community partnerships with the YMCA backpack giveaway and rezoning of Echo Street. Operational standing were reported: application for funding for TSI designation, transportation continued with MTI, and collection of artifacts for audit underway.

Educational Equity and EL Framework rollout in detail for 2023-2024 school year, encompassing RELAY training for leadership and coaching for all, TNTP Culture Insight Survey (fall and spring), organizational shift to Academy Model and new CORE Leadership Crew, and Clarity of roles for HOS and Principal. HOS brought forth information regarding recent communication as it relates to Student Support Services.

• Head of School Report_July
• Charter Renewal

Whole Board Training

Required Whole Board Training presented by Georgia Charter School Association and Ayana Clarke on the matter of Committee Work. Training sections included an explanation of committees: purpose, membership, authority, and responsibilities; meeting notices, agendas, minutes and other documents. Credit hours provided to attending board members upon completion of additional tasks.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30PM.