Charlotte Choice Charter

Board Meeting Minutes

June 27, 2016

Linda Cruz, Board Chair opened the June 27, 2016 meeting at 4:00 pm at 1000 Anderson St., Charlotte, NC. 28205. Board members present include: Montrell Calhoun, Linda Cruz, Marcus Graham, Blanche Penn, and Felecia Wright. Warren Shinn attended by telephone. Assistant Principal James Montague, Business Manager Sherida Stevens, Linda Newkirk, EC Compliance and James Mitchell, prospective Board member were also present.

I. Minutes

The minutes from the previous meeting will be approved at the July meeting.

II. Finance Report

a) The year-end finance report will be presented at the July meeting.

III. Academics/Strategies Goals Report

a. Mr. Montague is building the 2016-2017 activity calendar. Submit items to him as soon as possible.

b. Linda Newkirk will get additional information on the state requirements for the retention policy.

c. Linda Newkirk reviewed the LEA Assessment. Blanche Penn made the motion seconded by Montrell Calhoun that the LEA Assessment as presented be approved; motion unanimously carried. The LEA Assessment and manual will be posted on Smartsheet.

IV. Governance (Bylaw, policy)

a) Linda Cruz discussed the need for Board training and suggested Dr. Tom Miller be contacted for a proposal

V. New Facility/Current Facility Updates

a. CCC will have the keys for the East Town site on 6/28/2016.

VI. Personnel

a. Approval of new teachers – A. Harris, C. Hardin, R. Frank; Assistant Principal – G. Davis; Literacy Coach - D. Cuthberson; . Montrell Calhoun made the motion seconded by Blanche Penn to hire; motion unanimously approved.

b. Blanche Penn made a report on the evaluation of the Curriculum Facilitator. Montrell Calhoun suggested the Board conduct a mid-year review for administrative positions. Linda Cruz explained an accountability form will be used in the new-year.

With no public comment, Linda adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. The next board meeting will be July 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.