BOD Meeting Minutes- May 12, 2026
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
North Campus-7th St Building
Winston-Salem, NC
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Attendance
Voting Members: Michelle Hopkins Lawrence, Elizabeth Repetti, Ellen Coble (ZOOM), DeeDee
Pinckney, Jennifer Borrero, Asher Ellis, Kim Pemberton, Isaac Perry
Non-voting members: Robin Hollis, Yvonne Leab, Sherell McArthur, Emily Gregg,
1. Michelle Hopkins Lawrence called the meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. She noted that
the required quorum for voting action is 12 members. With only 8 voting members
present voting actions will be moved to the June 9, 2026 meeting agenda.
2. Minutes - Approval of the April minutes will be moved to the June meeting agenda
due to lack of quorum.
3. Financial Report - Asher Ellis presented the April financial report, indicating the
organization was in a good cash position with 14% of revenue remaining to be
collected and running a projected surplus of $16,000 for the year. Approval of the
April 2026 financials will be added to the June agenda.
4. Budget Draft Review - Asher gave an overview of the preliminary 2026-27 school
budget, which was projected at $8.6 million and anticipated to be a break-even
budget.Discussion continued around several key topics including the National School
Lunch Program budget and funding. Robin explained that the program would generate
a $16,000 profit and discussed pending USDA reimbursement of $165,000 to help
offset food costs.
5. Director’s Report - Robin Hollis reviewed the Director’s Report, covering the following:
● End-of-grade testing is scheduled for this week with testing in math and reading
for 3rd through 8th grades, and science testing for 5th through 8th grades.
● A Student Survey was conducted with input from grades 2-8 to gauge our success
from the students’ point of view. Results will be shared in Thursday Notes.
● Staffing - Two 6th grade teachers
● The Community Creates event resulted in approximately $21,000 in profit,
though lower than previous years due to reduced sponsorships.
6. Parent Council Report - Teacher appreciation activities were completed and all
teachers were grateful for the nice luncheon and treats provided. Field Day, which will
be held at both North and South Campuses, is in the planning stages for the last week
of school. The final Parent Council meeting was rescheduled from in-person to virtual
due to conflicts regarding space needed for testing.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
North Campus-7th St Building
Winston-Salem, NC
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Attendance
Voting Members: Michelle Hopkins Lawrence, Elizabeth Repetti, Ellen Coble (ZOOM), DeeDee
Pinckney, Jennifer Borrero, Asher Ellis, Kim Pemberton, Isaac Perry
Non-voting members: Robin Hollis, Yvonne Leab, Sherell McArthur, Emily Gregg,
1. Michelle Hopkins Lawrence called the meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. She noted that
the required quorum for voting action is 12 members. With only 8 voting members
present voting actions will be moved to the June 9, 2026 meeting agenda.
2. Minutes - Approval of the April minutes will be moved to the June meeting agenda
due to lack of quorum.
3. Financial Report - Asher Ellis presented the April financial report, indicating the
organization was in a good cash position with 14% of revenue remaining to be
collected and running a projected surplus of $16,000 for the year. Approval of the
April 2026 financials will be added to the June agenda.
4. Budget Draft Review - Asher gave an overview of the preliminary 2026-27 school
budget, which was projected at $8.6 million and anticipated to be a break-even
budget.Discussion continued around several key topics including the National School
Lunch Program budget and funding. Robin explained that the program would generate
a $16,000 profit and discussed pending USDA reimbursement of $165,000 to help
offset food costs.
5. Director’s Report - Robin Hollis reviewed the Director’s Report, covering the following:
● End-of-grade testing is scheduled for this week with testing in math and reading
for 3rd through 8th grades, and science testing for 5th through 8th grades.
● A Student Survey was conducted with input from grades 2-8 to gauge our success
from the students’ point of view. Results will be shared in Thursday Notes.
● Staffing - Two 6th grade teachers
● The Community Creates event resulted in approximately $21,000 in profit,
though lower than previous years due to reduced sponsorships.
6. Parent Council Report - Teacher appreciation activities were completed and all
teachers were grateful for the nice luncheon and treats provided. Field Day, which will
be held at both North and South Campuses, is in the planning stages for the last week
of school. The final Parent Council meeting was rescheduled from in-person to virtual
due to conflicts regarding space needed for testing.