Welcome Call to Order

Chair Perry called the meeting to Order at 5:37 pm.

Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes and agenda approved as presented.

Chair's Remarks

.Chair Perry announced yielding his remarks to the Q&A session of the Committee reports.

Public Comment

There were no public comment.

Finance Committee Report

Committee Chair Glover provided an update on the Finance and Facilities Committee meeting. Executive Director Olowoyo gave a comprehensive overview of the meeting with Larry Hoskins, Atlanta Public School (APS) Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Eric Pinckney, Integral Group. There were concerns about the timeline for facility improvements now that the school is no longer designated as overcapacity. The Committee decided to seek clarification on the lease agreement items, including roof repairs, insurance reimbursements, and generators. Mr. Pressas presented the financial reports to the Board, which included year-to-date actuals compared to the budget. While revenue remains strong, program expenses and facilities management continue to pose potential risks to the school's finances. 

Governance Committee Report

Committee Chair Berry reported the Governance meeting will take place in May. She mentioned the Board has not attained 100-percent completion rate for required training courses. Chair Perry volunteered to contact those members who need to complete their hours.

Academic Accountability Committee Report

Committee Chair Patterson gave an overview of the school performance metrics. Dr. Yousef reported on the academic targets and goals for reading, math, and science. Students met the target goals for reading and science but continue to seek improvement in math. With a focus on identifying effective interventions and levers to accelerate progress, administration acknowledge the current progress is not sufficient. They will continue to use data to differentiate instruction and improve student performance and close achievement gaps. For the middle grades, the challenges the academic team face includes cognitive dissonance with the new curriculum.

As to the school attendance and outreach strategies, Centennial has engaged parents and students with personalized outreach to address attendance concerns, identified challenges facing transitional scholars, and supports services for mental health support for children.

Head of School Report

Ms. Olowoyo reported on the April 2024 Head of School Report, highlighting strategic target areas where the school is on track to exceed, making progress, and identifying plans to turn around the goals that need to be on track. She spoke on academic growth goals, community partnerships, and operational aspects and financial sustainability.  

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:12 pm