to approve minutes and agenda.
By: Joseph Handy Seconded by: Walt Higgins
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Centennial Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Monday December 9th, 2019 @5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egbert Perry | not present chair | ||
| Renee Glover | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Demetrius Patterson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Rewa Berry | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Walt Higgins | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Howard Grant | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Joseph Handy | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Lauren Koontz | not present member | ||
| Christopher Burke | not present member | ||
| Maurice Baker | not present member | ||
| Virginia Sheppard | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| LaKrista Jordan | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Panya Lei Yarber-King | not present member | ||
| Tequila Lamar | not present ex-officio | ||
| Chaundra Gipson | not present member |
Welcome Call to Order
Called to order at 5:45pm
Public Comment
Concern raised about high teacher turnover and vacancies. When will fills happen? Please charge the administration for a contingency plan. Parents have 2 recommendations for 4th/5th grade, if needed upon request. Also requesting a review of teacher's term contracts to enforce penalties when resignations happen earlier than term end. December 19 is the promised date from Ms. Gibson for parent followup. Parents are ready and eagerly waiting.
8th Grade Parent concerns regarding Eureka Math curriculum. Acknowledged attendance at last week's presentation by Dr. Snell of the GaDOE. Parents did not think the information was valuable in response to their concerns about the teacher turnover, and classroom training for this cohort. Requesting to eliminate the Eureka curriculum for 2nd semester. Students report that the Algebra 1 Eureka math class does not have textbooks. Parents who have observed the classroom first hand say that learning is not happening.
Mrs. Hodges states that active recruitment for 4th grade is happening. Ms. Glover would like to take all remaining concerns offline to discuss in detail with the board.
Parents in attendance for followup:
Gena Snead-Johnson
Dacia Jackson
Teanna Alexis
Tamara Lewis
Approval of Agenda & Previous Meeting Minutes
Quorom required to proceed with motion.
Chair's Remarks
.Renee Glover presiding. Abbreviated meeting due to GCSA training (Jeff Homan) and Executive session item.
Asking for signatures on the APS Code of Ethics form.
Finance Committee Report
Steve Pressas presented current actuals and balance.
To fund $250k from reserves to pay the salary increases as promised by Gov. Kemp.
By: Renee Glover Seconded by: Howard Grant
Reserves can be replenished by fundraising, and conversations for relief on enrollment cap and other items.
Look at DCSD conversion charters for risk precedent.
Academic Accountability Committee Report
Shifting reporting back to STAR from Moby Max because it was not implemented consistently.
Discipline issues in 5th grade...would like to see further breakdown of repeat offenders
Governance Committee Report
None provided by the Chair.
Ms. Hodges asked for signatures on the conflict of interest forms and code of ethics sign in.
Board Training Session
Jeff Homan presenting overview of most current CA charter contract. 1 Hour of training credit to be provided to those members present as noted in the attendance record for this meeting.
Head of School Report
None provided. Mrs. Lamar not in attendance due to illness.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Howard Grant Seconded by: Renee Glover
There was no notable discussion on the motion.