ACE Board Meeting 9/15/14
Meeting called to order by Bob Easter at 7:03 pm
Meeting adjourned by Bob Easter at 7:44 pm
In attendance:
Bob Easter
Witt Gaither
Violet Poe
Will Jordan
Gaby Sierocki-Bestelmeyer
Katina Clay
Adam Griffin
Mia Corey
Mack Jones
Absent:
Katina Clay
Brad Wilson
All Stewart, Goodwill Industries
Kevin King, True North Companies
Curt Fowler, True North Companies
Visitors
Kyle Miller, EPR Properties
Dave Sifford, EPR Properties
Laura Corely, EPR Properties
TRANSPORTATION:
Bob advised that Rick Jones is interested in exploring transportation options for ACE. Bob passed the
contact information for this along to Dominique for exploration.
FACILITIES:
Kevin advised that he removed the water feature from the Library and all is well. He also shared preplanning for phase 2 has begun.
NEW BUSINESS:
No items to address.
BOARD TRAINING:
Dave shared an overview for the upcoming board training on Saturday, 9/20/14. The specific location
will be announced. The only materials needed will be a pen and comfortable shoes. Lunch will be
provided.
DEDICATION:
Esterine advised over 200 invitations were mailed for the event. A few RSVP’s have been received.
Governor Deal has been confirmed as well as Mayor Reichart. Witt advised he will secure folding chairs
from Martha Bowman. Esterine share that ACE Parents are planning a campus clean-up day. Witt
mentioned that he would like to set up the staging Saturday.
Adam suggested joining the chamber of commerce for a $300 fee. Witt advised that this cost could be
easily off-set.
Katina:
Advised unable to speak with Lynn Farmer yet but will continue to attempt contact.
Katina was able to make contact with New Town Macon in reference to trolleys for dedication.
Spoke with David Rogers. Made request for in kind donation of service to trolley guests from
parking location to school. Mr. Rogers advised that they would be unable to provide service
pro-bono as primarily dedicated to downtown businesses, but would be able to give nonprofit
discount.
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9/28/14, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$100/hour for 3 hour minimum (covers insurance, driver, transport costs)
Katina has a few donors in mind to approach to carry cost
Mack suggested having a school flag created for the event. He further advised that he will spearhead
this effort. Witt suggested speaking with Brad Stevens at Macon Monogram (on Forsyth Road - Sandy).
Laura shared that payment has already been made and arrangements confirmed for the shuttle.
Suggestion was made that the donors Katina mentioned could still be approached for future projects.
Bob requested that board members arrive at 1pm and park in rear. He also requested that board
members dress in formal business attire.
PLU:
Laura advised the state DOE is moving away from PLU’s and moving toward imbedded professional
learning. More will be forthcoming on this issue as the year progresses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Dave briefly addressed financial reports that will be reviewed in depth at Saturday’s training.
PER PUPIL FUNDING:
Witt advised we are still in dialog with Bibb BOE. A number of gifted and special education students
have been identified which will result in additional funds.
 Free and reduced lunch funds will be available to all ACE students as discussed in the previous
board meeting.
 Dr. Smith with be providing subject matter expertise on Title I funding.
Gabby asked how long free breakfast/lunch initiative will last. Witt advised based on current and
projected demographics of district this will be in place for the foreseeable future.
Will asked about true up numbers for funding. Besides students transferring to ACE from a Bibb Co.
public school we also had the following:
 89 – private school students
 39 – home school
Witt emphasized the benefit of these numbers to the district and to ACE.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Bob stated the final offer and bids have been secured; the proposal will be brought before board at the
next meeting.
CORPORATE OFFICERS ELECTION:
Witt shared that we need to elect corporate officers that absolutely mimic the officers of the board of
directors of the school. Additionally board documents will need to amend appropriately. Board
member Brad Wilson has agreed to assist with this. Dave stated that the issue should be addressed
further at Saturday’s board training.
Motion was made by Mack to consider amending board documents appropriately.
Motion was seconded by Gabby.
Motioned carried with no opposition.
VISITORS:
Bob invited the guests in attendance to address board.
EPR Properties
 Kyle Miller addressed the board, stating that they have been speaking with True North
about investment opportunities.
 Laura Corley shared that EPR wanted to meet with ACE interested parties.
Meeting was adjourned.