The Museum School

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday July 19th, 2022 @7:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Mike Stewart present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Christina Cassidy present member On Time At Adjournment
Kelly Swinks not present chair
Janaun Ivy present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Richard Piercy present member On Time At Adjournment
Jade Yang present member On Time At Adjournment
Andrew Tashiro present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Katherine Moore present member On Time At Adjournment
Sterling Johnson not present member
Zach Robison present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Tamara Richards present member On Time At Adjournment
Katherine Kelbaugh present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Robin Reese present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by the Vice Chair at 7:05 pm.

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.

Public Comment

No public comments were made.

Approval of Agenda

The Board motioned to approve the agenda for the meeting.

Approve the agenda.

By: Katherine Moore Seconded by: Richard Piercy

There was no notable discussion on the motion. 

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

The Board motioned to approve the previous meetings' minutes for the meeting.

Approve previous meeting minutes which include the June 21st, 2022 regular meeting and the June 28th, 2022 Special Called meeting.

By: Andrew Tashiro Seconded by: Richard Piercy

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Principal's Report

Principal Mike Stewart provided a report.

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh provided a report.

Finance Committee Update

Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair Andrew Tashiro provided a report.

- Monthly financials were reviewed, including cash balance and P&L.

Approve August spending proposal as requested.

By: Andrew Tashiro Seconded by: Richard Piercy

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Facilities Committee Update

Facilities Committee Chair Jade Yang provided a report.

- Repair to sidewalk/curb cavity completed by DeKalb County.

- Breezeway mural completed.

- Playground equipment delivery/install delayed and is expected to arrive within 1 month.

Governance Committee Update

Governance Committee Chair Richard Piercy provided a report.

Approve the bylaw changes as presented.

By: Richard Piercy Seconded by: Katherine Moore

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Ratify the Foundation Board Officer Slate as presented.

By: Janaun Ivy Seconded by: Richard Piercy

22-23 Foundation Board Slate
  • Chair: Anne Huff
  • Vice Chair: Tina Younger 
  • Secretary: Tristin Albertsman
  • Treasurer: Amit Thaker 
  • Communications: Open
  • Grants: Edwin Link
  • PTO Liaison: Nicky Kautter

Diversity Committee Update

Diversity Committee Chair Christina Cassidy provided a report.

Board Chair Update

Board Vice Chair Janaun Ivy provided remarks.


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:26 pm.

Motion to adjourn

By: Janaun Ivy Seconded by: Katherine Moore

There was no notable discussion on the motion.