Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approval of Minutes from Jan 15, 2026

Mission Statement

The meeting will begin by reading the mission statement:

Westside Atlanta Charter School fosters a diverse, tight-knit community of lifelong learners, giving each child an excellent academic experience that builds curiosity, critical thinking, and character.

Public Comment

The WACS Board would like to welcome students, parents, staff and community members. In order to facilitate an efficient meeting, if you would like to offer comments please limit your remarks to the public comment period of the agenda. We would ask that sign up on the sign up sheet and limit your comments to 3 minutes. Finally, we ask that you not include comments that reference individual students (other than your own). If you need to reference a specific student, you may do so in writing to governance@wacs.us where the board can protect student privacy. We understand that after the public comment period, you may have questions/comments regarding topics that are discussed during the meeting. Please direct those questions to governance@wacs.us. The Board may not address comments/questions after the public comment period. However, we will work with the school administration to provide a prompt response to your email.

If you have a grievance, we would ask that you follow the board policy of starting first with the lowest level of authority as that is almost always the place where change can happen most effectively. Any grievance directed to the attention of the board, should be sent to governance@wacs.us. We thank you for your cooperation. At this time, we would like to open the floor to public comment.

No public comment given.

Finance Committee Report

• Monthly financial update given by CFO William Arterberry
• Title I quarterly submissions have been approved
• Waiting on additional approved security grant funds
• Review and Approval of 990 Tax form for filing
• Update on budget process and timing

Governance Committee Report

Governance Committee gave monthly report.

• Discuss annual board retreat and planning process
• Review and approve Drug Free Workplace policy

Development Committee Report

Development Committee gave monthly report.

• Clarified protocols for in-kind contributions
• Gratitude subcommittee will compose a framework for action and tracking
• Community and business partner planning underway

Executive Session

Entering into executive session for purpose of discussing periodic personnel evaluations.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 am

Community Council Report

Community Council Co-Chair did not give an update.

School Leader Report

The Executive Director Dr. Tanner reported on the status of the school:

• Staff highlight: Ayanna Burroughs has written 5 grants to support our agricultural education, outdoor classroom and, most recently, a self-serve salad bar. Thank you very much for your hard work and efforts!
• Enrollment update: 344 students
• Lottery update: 315 applications
• Re-enrollment window is open until Feb. 28th
• Staff intent to return forms period is open
• Review and approve addition of Business Manager role
• Diversity & Equity report delivered by school counselors Ms. Andra and Ms. Ashby
• Mobile panic system plan as required by House Bill 268