Motion to approve the agenda for this month's meeting.
By: Sumhr Giboney Seconded by: Julius Farrington
Unanimous approval
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Farrington | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Donovan Potter | not present member | ||
| Kim Day | not present member | ||
| Monica Allen | not present member | ||
| Terrell Gilbert | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Douglas McRae | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| David Davis | not present member | ||
| Hannah Heck | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jessica Weissinger | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jonathan Baker | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Sumhr Giboney | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Alyson West | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
The meeting will be called to the order.
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.
Motion to approve the agenda for this month's meeting.
By: Sumhr Giboney Seconded by: Julius Farrington
Unanimous approval
The WACS Board would like to welcome students, parents, staff and community members. In order to facilitate an efficient meeting, if you would like to offer comments please limit your remarks to the public comment period of the agenda.
No public comment.
Community Council Co-Chair, Mu, gave an update on the following:
School Leader gives monthly report.
New Staff Bios - Motion Passed
Family Exit Survey Results - Discussion on the results of the family exit survey. Most families transitioned due to moving either out of district or too far from the school. There is some early concern around maintaining diversity as the area continues to grow more and more expensive.
Incoming Kindergarten Zoned Schools - Discussion of make up of incoming K students. We've noticed we continue to still draw primarily from the Westside of Atlanta but we are seeing the Westside expand beyond 30318 and into other Westside zip codes.
Westside University Update - Follow up on the Westside University success
Pre-planning / Day One - Update - The team welcomed new staff and existing staff back to Westside for in person pre-planning in prep for Day 1.
Facility - Update - Update on the COVID 19 protocols that are in place for in person learning. Also, update on the updates we're making to the school including a new elevator.
Approve the slate of new hires
By: Douglas McRae Seconded by: Jonathan Baker
Unanimous approval
Finance Committee gives monthly report, financials for June and July were reviewed and pass out prior to the meeting.
Governance Committee gives monthly report.
Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policies will take place next month.
Motion to approve the Board calendar as proposed.
By: Jonathan Baker Seconded by: Douglas McRae
Unanimous approval
Development Committee gives monthly report.
Signage to go up soon. Additionally, the next meeting takes place next week.
Entering into executive session for purpose of discussing School Leader's Annual Review (for 2020-2021 school year).
Motion to move into Exec Session for the purposes of discussing School Leader's Annual Review (for 2020-2021 school year) and an unrelated personnel matter.
By: Hannah Heck Seconded by: Douglas McRae
Unanimous approval
Motion to approve a bonus of 125% for the Executive Director in addition to a COVID 19 Leadership Bonus. For a total of 150% of bonus eligibility.
By: Jonathan Baker Seconded by: Jessica Weissinger
Unanimous approval.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:24 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Hannah Heck Seconded by: Julius Farrington
There was no notable discussion on the motion.