The Main Street Academy

Governing Board

Emergency Governing Board Meeting - Friday February 5th, 2021 @4:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Farrah Brown present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Cheryl Parker present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Bridgett Bell present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Kelly Johnson not present member
Kristal Ramirez not present member
Satonja Gilbert Scott not present member
Kristin Jackson present member On Time At Adjournment
Willie G. Davis, Jr. present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Olamide Moore not present ex-officio
Ishmael Abdul-Salam present member On Time At Adjournment
Mitch Foster II present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Kelly Brokenburr not present secretary
Carla Wagner not present secretary
Heather Wells present chair On Time At Adjournment
Jennifer Fine not present ex-officio

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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Kristin Jackson Seconded by: Mitch Foster II

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.


Chanel Recasner suggested improving public communication and Covid reporting

Covid 19 cases and impacts

Discussion of primary and secondary exposure incidents at TMSA the weeks of January 25-29 and February 1-5, 2021. Updates will be provided by Principal Parker and Nurse Jackson.

Approve the closure of TMSA facilities for the week of February 8-12, 2021 to accommodate quarantine requirements and sanitize the facilities. All faculty staff and students will conduct classes remotely during this time.

By: Willie G. Davis, Jr. Seconded by: Mitch Foster II

Report by Nurse Jackson regarding secondary exposure cases the week of January 29, 2021 and two primary cases confirmed Friday February 5, 2021. Discussion of quarantine guidelines and communication with stakeholders in response to positive cases on TMSA campus. Discussion of grade bands impacted and proposal to close TMSA the week of February 8-12, 2021 and possible longer.

Finance Report

Discussion of application for 2nd round of PPP loan.

Allow TMSA to apply for second round of PPP loan through Suntrust Bank.

By: Mitch Foster II Seconded by: Willie G. Davis, Jr.

Virginia Smith requested that TMSA move forward with application for second PPP loans and discussed funds being used for facilities and salaries.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:42 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Heather Wells Seconded by: Mitch Foster II

There was no notable discussion on the motion.