Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting called to the order at 8:23PM

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Executive Session

Executive session in order to discuss real estate.

Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

School Leader Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

• School leader shares upcoming visit dates to school from various organizations.
• School leader reviews GMAS scores from FY18 and additional information that was available in SLDS.
• There was notable growth of scholars from different sub groups who outperformed their peers in the state.
• Resurgence Hall outperformed Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County Schools, KIPP Metro Atlanta, Kindezi Schools, and the state in both ELA and Math.
• School leader shared that bonuses will be paid to staff in month of October.

Committee Reports

Academic / Recruitment-

• Review academic dashboard, which includes schoolwide enrollment, attendance averages, demographic data, RHCS entry year, attrition rate and reason for both students and staff, school climate indicators, parent engagement indicators, and staff engagement indicators.
• Highlight attendance average, 98% Present, 96% On Time for the month of August - attributed to consistent follow-up with families and intervention to support families as needed.
• Highlight STEP assessment, NWEA MAP assessment and Q1 interim assessments are complete.
• Enrollment for FY19 begins October 1st.    

Finance-

• Review August financial packet, which includes monthly financial presentation, balance sheet, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, income statement, YTD credit card register, financial workbook, July and August financials, July and August bank reconciliations and registers - which includes all banking accounts, credit cards, and checks.
• Highlight upcoming capital campaign
• Highlight successful FY18 audit
• Highlight expenses are under projections

Governance

• Highlight upcoming mandatory SCSC training opportunities and request for every board member to select training to attend
• Highlight 3 candidates for board membership and next step for candidates
• Highlight board self assessments

Discussion and Vote re: Update to Media Policy

Discussion and Vote re: Changing Incorporation Address

Discussion and Vote Re: Changing Credit Card Policy

Discussion Topics

• Interested New Board Members
• Continue to reach out to potential board members
• Board Survey
• Board self-assessment survey is coming soon.
• New School Budget
• The amended budget was approved and adopted.

Future Discussion Items

• Board Policies
• Sign up for SCSC Annual Meeting in November
• Board Retreat
• Update Board Documents - Board Responsibilities and Conflicts of Interest Policy

Chairman's Remarks

Closing remarks from board chair.

• Continue the great work!

Adjournment

End of meeting.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:15 pm