BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 9/17/13 Agenda Palmetto Scholars Academy’s Mission Palmetto Scholars Academy (PSA) will provide a differentiated program designed to meet the educational needs of intellectually gifted learners, address their distinctive social and emotional needs, promote individual character development and instill a life-long love of learning. Our students will engage with leading innovative organizations in higher education, business and science in order to empower them to make original and impactful contributions toward the elevation of South Carolina in the areas of education, commerce, arts, and science. Call to Order and Reading of the Mission Statement – 1 minute Welcome of the New PSA Board of Directors members – 1 minute Open Session – 5 minutes Approval of Minutes – October 1, 2013, October 15th, 2013, October 29th, 2013, and November 7th, 2013 – Jean Chandler – ACTION ITEM: Vote to approve – 5 minutes October Financial Reports – Rob Fifield – ACTION ITEM: Vote to approve - 5 minutes Financial Audit Report – Rob Fifield & Melissa Kiddy – ACTION ITEM: Vote to approve – 10 minutes Joint Base Charleston lease update – Stacey Lindbergh - 2 minutes Curriculum Consultants Report – Jay Thomas – 5 minutes Guidance Consultant’s Report – Joe Prieto – 5 minutes Task Force Update – Victoria Gamble – 2 minutes Marketing Committee Report – Stacey Lindbergh – ACTION ITEM: Vote to approve marketing/enrollment budget & plan Principal Report – Marty Hale – Background Check Procedure update, Security Recommendations - 5 minutes Executive Session Adjournment