Governance Council Meeting
Minutes / Regular Meeting
December 13, 2016 5:00 PM
Hampton Elementary Charter School
10 Central Avenue
Hampton, Georgia 30228
Council Attendees
Mrs. Amy HallTeacher Representative
Mr. Arley LoweCommunity Representative
Mrs. Mary Ann MitchamCommunity Representative
Mrs. Leslie JordanStaff Representative
Mr. Rene FlournoyParent Representative
Mrs. Georgia FercheTeacher Representative
Mrs. Ivonne CuebasParent Representative
Other
Mr. Brian KeeferPrincipal
Mrs. Johane St. AimeAssistant Principal
Mrs. Natalie GoreHenry County Schools Executive Officer
A.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lowe at 5:02PM.
B.Recognitions and Awards
Mr. Keefer recognized the HECS Certified Staff Member of the Month, Mrs. Carol Olthoff, 5th grade teacher. Mr. Keefer also recognized the Classified Staff Member of the Month, Mrs. Lynn Nichols, Kindergarten Paraprofessional.
C.Approval of Minutes
The November minutes were approved with no corrections. Motion by Mrs. Mitcham, seconded by Mr. Flournoy. Motion passed unanimously.
D.Financial Report
Mr. Keefer presented the financial report, detailing the Title I planned expenditures for FY17.
E.PTO Update
Mr. Keefer provided a PTO update of upcoming events, specifically the Santa Shop and Sweetheart Dance.
F.Items for Action
a. Field Trip Approval Request for 1stgrade to Atlanta Children’s Museum, January 6, 2017.
Mr. Keefer shared the proposal of this field trip. The motion was made by Mr. Flournoy and seconded by Mrs. Jordan. The motion passed unanimously.
G.Discussion Items and Items for Study
- LKES Goals for Principal, Mrs. Natalie Gore, Elementary Executive Officer, Henry County Schools
Mrs. Gore facilitated a discussion regarding LKES goals for Mr. Keefer as part of the principal evaluation element of the school charter. Governance Council suggested a goal related to increased parental involvement. After discussion, the agreed upon goals are, “To increase parental involvement and understanding for the purpose of increased participation”.
b. Personalized Learning Update
Mr. Keefer shared with the council Henry County Schools’ decision to approve the application of HECS for Personalized Learning Cohort 18. The next step will be a kickoff meeting for all Cohort 18 schools in January.
- HECS Renovation Update
Mr. Keefer updated the governance council on the updated timeline of the renovations currently underway at HECS. The construction lead foreman expects to complete renovations on time in preparation for the 17-18 school year.
- Governance Council Training Part 2 Discussion: January 18, 2017
Mr. Keefer shared that Griffin RESA was contacted regarding the request for Governance Council training to occur January 18, 2017, and that Dr. John Decotis confirmed this date. The training will take place from 9AM-3:30PM in the conference room.
- Upcoming Events at HECS
Mr. Keefer shared a schedule of upcoming events at HECS and invited governance council to attend as many dates as possible. Governance council members agreed to support these events and to spread word of them throughout the community.
H.General Discussion of Council Members
A discussion was held regarding the potential for HECS to host a PreK class beginning in the 17-18 school year. Mr. Keefer and Mrs. Gore shared the timeline and process for this class, sharing that the application to the state was submitted by Henry County Schools, application status would be shared in June, and if approved, the application process for students would begin in July.
I.Public Participation
No public were present.
J.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Halland seconded by Mr. Flournoy. Motion was passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 5:50PM.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 @ 3PM.