Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

The board meeting included a presentation by the Third Grade Team on their pacing plan and domains. The Finance Committee recommended the acceptance and approval of the June 30, 2014 Financial Report and presented the updated 2014-2015 Planning Budget for approval. TeamCFA and Forum updates were given, along with the Director's Report, which highlighted enrollment numbers, grant submissions, and recognition of TJCA as a top high school. The MAP TESTING Results were presented, showing third graders learned 2 years of math in one year. The board also discussed and approved three therapy contracts and revised teacher contracts.

The meeting included a recognition of Barbara Head for her service to the school. The financial report indicated that the ADM for the year is up by about 3%. Team CFA reported on a regional board dinner. The director's report highlighted the upcoming AdvancEd accreditation team visit and changes to the lottery policy due to House Bill 334. The Community Relations report mentioned the cancellation of the Fall Fest and TJ's display at the Cleveland County Fair. The Personnel committee discussed the athletic handbook and social media policy. The board also discussed upcoming meetings and reviewed the school's ACT, SAT, MAP, and other state testing numbers.

The meeting included discussions on the NC ACCESS grant, focusing on its potential to enhance professional development, purchase new buses, and improve technology. Concerns were raised about restrictions on funding use and declining parental involvement. Staff opinions were shared regarding the grant's benefits and potential challenges, including the ability to maintain high standards without additional resources and the risk of funds being supplanted rather than supplemented. A motion was made to delay the decision on the grant application to allow for more stakeholder input.

The board meeting included discussion of the Team CFA report, which is supporting struggling schools and identifying new teachers, and the Forum report, which mentioned discussions about the grammar school parking lot and a request to purchase Chromebooks. The Burgundy and Gold Committee reported on scholarships and a golf outing fundraiser. The Director's Report highlighted end-of-year testing, pre-enrollment numbers, and the success of the new lottery program. The Community Relations committee discussed having a presence at county events and updating the school's brochure. The Finance committee approved raising liability policy limits. The Personnel committee discussed open board positions and amending the by-laws to allow a teacher representative to vote. The Ad hoc Vision committee received feedback on a new building model. The board also discussed upcoming meetings and a facility use agreement, and approved moving forward with a bid for projects at the grammar school's parking lot.

The meeting included discussions on teacher pay, a new grant program, amendments to the CFP loan, and school and CFP audits. The board also considered upgrading the school website and various advertising options. Curriculum discussions included the NC ACCESS grant and high school class scheduling. Facilities updates covered the cafeteria expansion, phone servers, door locks, and the stadium parking lot. The 20-21 calendar was approved, and the TJCA/TJCEF Lease Agreement was reviewed. Reports were given on upper and grammar campuses, including student achievements and upcoming events.