Approve agenda and August minutes as presented.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Rewa Berry
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Centennial Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Monday October 23rd, 2023 @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 |
| Demetrius Patterson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Walt Higgins | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Howard Grant | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Christopher Burke | not present member | ||
| Maurice Baker | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Virginia Sheppard | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Chaundra Gipson | not present member | ||
| Allison Toller | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Rewa Berry | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Lizanne DeStefano | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Aquaria Smith | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Derrick Gervin | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome Call to Order
Chair Perry called the meeting to Order at 5:31 pm and welcome the Board and guests present.
Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes
Chair's Remarks
Chair Perry commented on the Centennial Place Academy School's Charter renewal application status and ongoing conversations with Atlanta Public Schools officials.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
Finance Committee Report
Committee Chair Glover introduced Jessica Story, Partner from Warren Averett, CPAs and Advisors, who presented the unmodified auditor's opinion of Centennial Place Academy Charter School financial statements ending June 30, 2023. She reviewed the school's total assets and liabilities and a year-over-year comparative snapshot of the school's income and expenses. Mr. Pressas reported on the Statement of Activities and monthly YTD Actuals to Budget from July to September 30, 2023.
Accept unmodified audit opinion as presented by Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Lizanne DeStefano
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve recommendations presented by Human Resources for 2022-2023 school term bonus and title change for Jessica Olowoyo and include a bonus plan for Stephanie Hodges, K-8 Principal effective 2023-2024 school term.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Howard Grant
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Governance Committee Report
Committee Chair Berry reported that the Committee voted to meet bi-monthly. She reminded the Board that the next in-person Georgia Charter Board training will occur on December 11, during the Governing Board meeting. Regarding Board engagement and philanthropic giving opportunities, Julie Denton spoke about Giving Tuesday's $30K campaign goal. Chair Berry reminded the Board to bring Halloween candy for the Trunk-or-Treat Festival and prepare for the Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas Angel Tree.
Academic Accountability Committee Report
Committee Chair Patterson reported on the school's performance metrics regarding attendance, August and September test scores and other benchmarks.
Head of School Report
Jessica Olowoyo briefly highlighted the activities from the September Head of School and Report. She mentioned that Atlanta Public Schools requested a meeting regarding the facilities' lease agreements to discuss the Charter Renewal. She will update the Board when more information is provided.
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.
Moved to Executive Session to discuss Real Estate and Personnel matters.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Rewa Berry
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Adjourn from Executive Session and return Governing Board meeting.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Howard Grant
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.
Motion to adjourn
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Rewa Berry
There was no notable discussion on the motion.