Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting will be called to order by the Chair.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers 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

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Public Comment

No public comments given.

Principal's Report

Principal Mike Stewart provided an update on the school. This included a review of our first in-person Exhibit Night since the start of the pandemic. Many parents were appreciative of the opportunity to visit the school. We have 8 teacher vacancies for next school year - which mirrors the what schools are seeing nationwide.

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh reported that we have changed our pandemic mask policy from "required" to "strongly encouraged". Viral Solutions, our covid19 testing partner, would like to make a donation to TMS. We now have access to CARES Act funds through DeKalb County, those projects will begin soon.

We presented to Scottdale Early Learning parents about TMS, understanding kindergarten expectations, and preparing their student for kindergarten. We are able to update the Museum in a Box, with a donation from the SNAVE Foundation.

We are hosting several outreach meetings and presentations about the museum model and our history.

The TMS Foundation fundraising event is coming up, Katherine shared details about the event and encouraged everyone to attend.

Charter Renewal update - TMS presented to the state board of education. Earlier this month, we received confirmation that the lease renewal was removed from the charter renewal, which was our main request. Next steps will be moving forward with the approval of the charter.

Finance Committee and Treasurer's Report

Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair Andrew Tashiro reviewed school financials. It was a clean month without much to report that's out of the ordinary. Andrew did report a $3,000 cost for resurfacing, as well as the ongoing income variance due to school enrollment count. He also updated on the training completed by new board members in Finance.

Facilities Committee Update

Facilities Chair Jade Yang shared that the cameras were delayed but are now due to arrive next week. The playground upgrades are in progress, we've spent $7,000 of $45,000. Jade shared a new piece of equipment that will be purchased for the playground.

Board Chair Update

Board Chair Kelly Swinks will provide an update.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:17 pm

Diversity Committee Update

Christina Cassidy reported on activities of the Diversity Committee. Among other things, Ms. Cassidy discussed the Committee's review of lottery data for insights as to communities/geographies applying to TMS. Ms. Cassidy shared that the Committee hopes this information can inform future outreach and recruitment.

Governance Committee Report

Governance Committee Chair Richard Piercy reported that they are looking for potential board members. Mr. Piercy detailed plans for an upcoming virtual open house to share information on Board duties, opportunities and needs. He stated that the recruitment effort is informed by TMS diversity, equity and inclusion goals.