GREEN Charter Schools

Welcome/Opening Remarks

February 8, 2024-Meeting started at 6:02pm.  Ms. Townes welcomed everyone to this virtual meeting.  Ms. Townes expressed thanks on behalf of the Board for the recognition received from GREEN for Board Appreciation Month.

Public Comments (limited to three minutes per speaker, thirty minutes in total)

Ms. Townes states that there are no public comments.

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve - Ms. Arsiniega

Approval of Minutes from Jan 11, 2024

Motion to Approve - Dr. Haque

Committee Reports

Governance Committee

Ms. Townes indicated the committee met on January 25, to discuss issues around the Simpsonville Charter and the signed lease, and issues discussed prior meetings.

Finance Committee

Ms. Townes indicates there is nothing new to report.

Infrastructure & Growth Committee

Ms. Wiles indicates there is nothing new to report. 

Personnel Committee

Mr. Haque indicates there is nothing new to report.

Old Business

Possible Amendment to By-Laws and Clarification of Board Member Terms - Action Item

New Business

None.

Student Successes (Bobby Rollins)

Mr. Rollins announced that the GREEN Midlands archery team is off to a great start.  The team participates in the Scholastic 3D Archery program.  The program offers instruction offers students an opportunity to learn and grow their archery abilities in a safe and educational environment.  Several students were acknowledged for taking first and second place in recent tournaments.  Mr. Rollins introduced and congratulated the team's coach, Amanda Miller.  Dr. Haque asked if there is a mental training aspect to  archery, and Ms. Miller indicated that there was a mental discipline aspect to the sport.  Discussion included the upcoming tournament, and the excitement around this program.  It is hopeful that this program will also be offered at other GREEN campuses.  The possibility of other programs being offered was also discussed.

Executive Director Update (Tom Cronin)

Mr. Cronin thanked the Board for their support.

Stakeholder Feedback 

Mr. Rollins spoke about the different ways GREEN surveys stakeholders, students, and staff.  He indicated that conducting these surveys, revieing the feedback, and keeping up with "How are we doing" are just some of the ways we strive to adhere to GREEN's focus on Voice and Choice and improve the work that we do.  Mr. Cronin commented on using feedback around "Project Lead the Way" and middle school schedule improvements and help create interest at the high school level for STEM based classes.  Mr. Haque asks if we are tracking students who have graduated from high school to see how they are doing.  Mr. Rollins agrees that it is important to do that, and discussed the possibility of bringing graduates back to speak to campuses.  Mr. Cronin also agreed that it is beneficial to follow up with graduates.  Mr. Cronin finished by saying that curriculum is what happens in schools.

Enrollment Update for 24-25 SY

Mr. Cronin thanks Susan Markford for her tremendous efforts working on the lottery.  He indicated that we have over 100% intent to return because of the support for offering a transportation solution for Spartanburg students to access GUHS.  Mr. Cronin provided some enrollment data that had just come in, and discussed the progress.  He also thanked the Principals and Office Staff for efforts in securing the enrollment data.  Additional details will be provided at the March Board Meeting.

Simpsonville Update

Mr. Cronin confirmed that the lease has been signed.  A contractor has been selected and that contract is being finalized.  Chase Willingham has been hired as the project manager.  The Simpsonville team is being formed.  There will be a tremendous amount of work, but everyone is working together to get it done.

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn - Dr. Haque