July 2025 Minutes
Date of Meeting: July 10, 2025
Directors Present: Chairperson Jon Wilhite, Treasurer Bob Baird, Secretary Andrew Norris, Head of School Debbie Byely, Mr. Mike Tooley, Dr. Blair Dowden, Dr. Russ Baker, Mrs. Keli Reese, Mr. Edgar Momoh, Mrs. Anne Witter
Directors Absent: Mrs. Harcourt, Mrs. Johnson
Others in Attendance: Mr. Thomas Turner, Mr. Scott Furnish
Call to Order: 6:06 pm
Opening Prayer: Director Momoh
Introduction of New Director – Director Baker
Mr. Thomas Turner has been recommended to the Members for consideration as a Director of Traders Point Christian Schools.
Introduction of New Director of Mission Advancement – Head of School Byely
Mr. Scott Furnish has been hired as the new Director of Mission Advancement for Traders Point Christian Schools.
Head of School Byely asks the Board to consider the development of a “Resource Development Committee” to assist Mission Advancement.
Review of Minutes – Secretary Norris
Secretary Norris notes an addition needs to be made to the Minutes to reflect changes to the “Expectations of Directors” document.
Action: Motion to approve the Minutes as amended by Director Dowden, Second by Director Baker, Motion Carried via Voice Vote.
Finance Update – Treasurer Baird
The 2025-2026 Budget was presented by Treasurer Baird.
3% positive budget, but 2025-26 revenue is still being used to pay for some 2024-25 expenses because of our cash flow cycle.
Continued need to monitor cash flow month-to-month.
Action: Motion to approve the Budget as presented by Director Tooley, Second by Director Dowden, Motion Carried via Voice Vote.
2025/2026 Officer Nominations – Director Baker
The Committee on Directors nominates the following slate of Officers to the Board for the 2025-2026 School Year: Mike Tooley as Chair, Anne Witter as Vice-Chair, Julia Harcourt as Treasurer, and Andrew Norris as Secretary
Action: Motion to approve the slate of Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year by Director Baker, Second by Director Reese, Motion Carried via Voice Vote.
Articles, Bylaws, Charters, Finance Policy Updates – Secretary Norris
Secretary Norris reviewed updates made to several new and revised governance documents.
Discipline Policy Review – Head of School Byely
Head of School Byely presented the Discipline Policy to the Board and Directors suggested edits to the policy that are being incorporated.
Head of School Report – Head of School Byely
Head of School Byely presented a cadence of Board activity to align with accreditation standards.
Head of School Byely presented the Strategic Plan to be approved by the Board.
Action: Motion to approve the Strategic Plan as presented by Director Tooley, Second by Director Momoh, Motion Carried via Voice Vote.
Thanks to Past Chair Wilhite and Retiring Director Baird
Chair Tooley expressed, on behalf of the Board, the sincere gratitude of the Board for Director Baird’s service to the Board and for Director Wilhite’s service as Chair, lo, these many years.
Adjournment: 9:10 pm
