Charlotte Choice Charter School
December 11, 2017
Open Meeting 6:15pm-8:00pm
Felecia Wright, board chair opened the meeting at 6:07pm. The meeting was held at 3126 Milton Road Suite 234, Charlotte, NC 28215 on November 28, 2017. Felecia Wright, board chair, Jimmy Mills and Lynette Smith were present. Cassandra Gregory, principal attended the meeting. Marcus Graham, finance manager was also present. Mission statement of Charlotte Choice Charter was read at the start of the meeting.
I. Open Meeting
- Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by J. Mills to approve the agenda with additions.
Motion was seconded by L. Smith. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
- Roll call
The following voting board members were present.
- F. Wright
- J. Mills
- L. Smith
Nonvoting member C. Gregory was also present. Chaneka Mclean, voting board member was absent.
- Minutes
L. Smith made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes for November 28, 2017. F. Wright seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
II. Other Business
- Accounting Assessment
Mr. Jay Sharp presented summary of the audit for 2016-2017 school year. The CPA firm submitted an audit with unmodified opinion to the state on behalf of CCC. Mr. Sharp advised the board to be sure any contracts had language expressing that the state and county governments are not liable. Also, it was recommended that all students have concussion awareness forms completed prior to trying out for any sport. Currently, the firm is working on the Tax return for CCC which is due February 15, 2018.
- Additional Meeting Dates
Board is to hold a special meeting via telephone on December 21, 2017 at 6pm. Also, a second special meeting was scheduled for January 4, 2018 at 5pm also via telephone.
III. Academic Strategies/Goal Report
- Principal's Report
This week is a full week of school. Next week will be a two day school week for students. Progress reports are due December 13, 2017. The Star breakfast will be held December 13, 2017 at 7:15am. The staff is having an ugly sweater contest on December 13th with prizes. A staff holiday dinner is being held next week. MAP testing in January. DPI requested data from the MAP testing and students who previously attended school at CCC. The last MAP testing 3rd grade math was at 70%, ELA was at 60%. 7th grade was over 60% for ELA, 5th and 8th grade are a challenge. Tutoring is being held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 4th grade has 49% on grade level. Survey results were shared. Responses from parents include, “Much better this year!” and “I have confidence in this principal.”
- Enrollment Status
Current 195
- Lottery Dates
L. Smith made the motion to hold the lottery on March 26, 2018. F. Wright seconded the motion. J. Mills abstained. The motion carried.
- Summer School
Board had a discussion.
IV. Finance Report
a. Budget Review 2017
Board had a discussion after review.
V. Personnel
a.Teachers Resignations
None ? (I went to the restroom)
- Teacher recommendations
None
VI. Special Business
- Space rental lease
Board discussed proposed space rental lease.
- Update on Patterson
Motion was made by L. Smith that the board accept update on Patterson. J. Mills seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
- Permission slip for doctoral thesis research
L. Smith made the motion to approve permission to conduct research involving 3rd grade reading students. J. Mills seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Public Comments
No public comments were submitted.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by L. Smith. The motion was seconded by J. Mills. With no
further business to discuss F. Wright, board chair adjourned the meeting at 8:15pm
There will be two special meetings held via telephone on December 21, 2017 at 6pm and January 4, 2018 at 5pm respectively. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2018 at 6:15 pm. The regular meeting is scheduled to be held at Charlotte Choice Charter, 3126 Milton Road Suite 234, Charlotte, NC 28215