Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by the Chair.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teacher and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success.

Core Values: Responsibility, Respect, Cooperation, Sustainability, Creativity, Kindness

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Please do not use specific student, teacher or administrator names in your comments as 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. Email Executive Director, Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh at katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org for Zoom access to the meeting.

Public comment (no longer than one page) should be submitted via email to Katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org. Your comments must be received by 10:00 am on the day of the meeting. Only those emails received during the allotted time will be read aloud and broadcast. Emails received outside of the allotted time will be included in the Public Comments record for the next meeting.

There were no public comments.

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 Previous Meeting Minutes

Approve previous meeting minutes.

Principal's Report

Principal Hope Black provided a report to Board Members present, including a review of the latest Exhibit Night with student emphasis on the writing section and previews of the Rising 8th Grade Virtual Night, TMS High School Night, and the Black History Month Block Party. She also recognized the all-state TMS Orchestra and the Avondale Alliance for Racial Justice Art Contest.  

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh provided a report to Board Members present, including Lottery Day weights and preferences. Dr. Kelbaugh also shared updates about C.R.E.W. Enrichment Clubs: Music, Soccer, Media/Film/Drama, Art and Chess. She thanked the Foundation for providing some kick off funds for these clubs. Dr. Kelbaugh shared some HELO data (Huge Educational Learning Opportunity) from the after school tutoring program. She gave a quick plug for the Foundation's Boosterthon, happening on March 27th.

Finance Committee Update

Finance Committee Chair Ashley Rowland provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including actual to expected revenues and expenses.

Facilities Committee Update

Facilities Committee Chair Trisha Cuda was not present due to a family concern and did not provide a report on behalf of the Committee.

Governance Committee Update

Governance Committee Chair Jamie Carroll provided a report on behalf of the Committee, including a spring TMS Board training session to be held virtually.

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Update

Community Engagement and Opportunity Committee Chair Nupur Dalal provided a report on behalf of the Committee, and deferred further strategic discussion to the working session.

Board Chair Update

Board Chair Cameron Lewis made remarks, including moving the meeting into Executive Session.

Executive Session

The Board Members present went into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.

Working Session

Members will have a planned working session on matters of the Board.

Adjourn

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:14 pm