Board of Directors
Drew’s governance structure is carefully designed to ensure the school upholds its mission, vision, and purpose while achieving excellent outcomes for students. The composition of the Drew board reflects diverse areas of expertise including finance, human resources, education, community development, and law. Under this structure, Drew has been able to assemble the resources, human capital and managerial skills necessary to operate an excellent school. The governing board sets policy, provides financial over-sight, and evaluates the Head of School. A rigorous strategic planning process, which occurs every five years, sets the direction of the school.
- Drew Charter School Board of Directors
- 2023 - 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
- Previous Board Meetings (2022-2023)
- Previous Board Meetings (2021-2022)
- DREW'S BUDGET HEARINGS ON FY24 BUDGET
- Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes (BoardDocs)
- Open Records Request
Drew Charter School Board of Directors
Shannon Longino, Chair
Jonathan Tugman, Vice Chair
John Majors, Treasurer
Deirdra Glover, Secretary
Ron Alston
Ilham Askia
Laura Bollman
Althea Broughton
Teaniese "Tina" Davis
Stacey French-Lee
Lillian Giornelli
Ed Jennings, Jr.
Cynthia Kuhlman
Nicole McClendon
S. Gordon Moore Jr.
Kristin Myers
Rodney Sanders
Danny Shoy, Jr.
Catherine Woodling
2023 - 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
The Board of Directors board meeting schedule for the 2023 – 2024 School Year is as follows:
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, August 7, 2023 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, September 29, 2023 – 9:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, November 6, 2023 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, February 12, 2024 - 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, April 29, 2024 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, June 14, 2024 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
The Drew Board also holds special meetings as needed.
Board meetings take place at 11:00am, unless otherwise noted, in the theater on Drew's Yates Campus, home of Drew's Junior/Senior Academy, located at 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.
The Drew Board of Directors is representative of the community the school serves. The board is comprised of parents of students in the school, representatives of the local community and educational leaders. Drew board members are elected at the annual meeting of the Drew Board of Directors. The annual meeting is typically held in July of each year, although the Board of Directors has the ability to determine the date and time of the meeting to suit its needs. In the event of a vacancy on the board, the vacancy may be filled at any board meeting.
For a full calendar of board and committee meetings for the 2023-2024 school year, click the link below:
2023 - 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
For access to Drew Charter School's Board Meetings schedules, agendas, and minutes, click the link below:
Previous Board Meetings (2022-2023)
The Board of Directors Meetings schedule for the 2022 – 2023 School Year is as follows:
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, August 5, 2022 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2022 – 9:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, November 7, 2022 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, February 13, 2023 - 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, April 24, 2023 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, June 16, 2023 – 11:00am (Meeting Location: Drew Yates Campus - Theater)
The Drew Board also holds special meetings as needed.
Board meetings take place at 11:00am, unless otherwise noted, in the Eva Davis Board Room at the Drew Charter School Junior/Senior Academy, located at 300 East Lake Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30317.
Note: Call-in log-in information for meetings held virtually will be provided on the school’s website.
The Drew Board of Directors is representative of the community the school serves. The board is comprised of parents of students in the school, representatives of the local community, and educational leaders. Drew board members are elected at the annual meeting of the Drew Board of Directors. The annual meeting is typically held in July or August of each year, although the Board of Directors has the ability to determine the date and time of the meeting to suit its needs. In the event of a vacancy on the board, the vacancy may be filled at any board meeting.
For a full calendar of board and committee meetings for the 2022 -2023 school year, click the link below:
Please note the following changes to Drew's Board and Committee Meetings for the remainder of the 2022 - 2023 school year:
Rescheduled Dates for Drew Charter School Board Committee Meetings
The following Drew Charter School Board Committee Meetings have been rescheduled:
The Mission Committee meeting for Drew Charter School’s Board of Directors has been rescheduled from March 6, 2023, to April 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will occur in the Eva Davis Board Room on Drew’s Yates Campus, located at 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.
The School Performance Committee meeting for Drew Charter School’s Board of Directors has been rescheduled from March 15, 2023, to April 18, 2023, at 8:30 am. The meeting will occur in the Eva Davis Board Room on Drew’s Yates Campus, located at 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.
The Governance Committee meeting for Drew Charter School’s Board of Directors has been rescheduled from March 3, 2023, to April 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will occur in the Eva Davis Board Room on Drew’s Yates Campus, located at 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.
For access to Drew Charter School's Board Meetings schedules, agendas, and minutes, click the link below:
Previous Board Meetings (2021-2022)
Special Notice - Charles R. Drew Charter School Board Meeting
Due to the National Emergency declaration, the following Drew Charter School meetings will be conducted remotely via Zoom Meeting video/teleconference:
Board of Directors Meeting, April 18th, 2022 – 11:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
or via phone:
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First Budget Hearing on Drew’s FY23 Budget, April 1st, 2022 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 989 9351 7365
Passcode: 425042
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, April 1st, 2022 – 8:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 989 9351 7365
Passcode: 425042
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Mission Committee Meeting, March 7, 2022 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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School Performance Committee Meeting, March 25, 2022 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 949 7670 2446
Passcode: 859869
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Governance Committee Meeting, March 4, 2022 – 9:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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Special Call Executive Committee Meeting, February 28, 2022 – 1:00pm
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 917 5990 8880
Passcode: 243686
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Board of Directors Meeting, February 28, 2022 – 11:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 945 1354 5977
Passcode: 517928
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, February 4, 2022 – 8:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 915 0119 9337 Passcode: 620809
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
School Performance Committee Meeting, December 15, 2021 – 10:00 am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 946 8705 9164
Passcode: 749171
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Executive Committee Meeting, January 14, 2022 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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Special Call Executive Committee Meeting, December 14, 2021 – 3:00pm
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 964 4775 4657
Passcode: 181390
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Governance Committee Meeting, December 10, 2021 – 9:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 963 7484 3618
Passcode: 112000
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Board Meeting, November 8, 2021 – 11:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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Drew Mission Committee Meeting, December 6, 2021 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID 964 2344 2075
Passcode: 060271
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, November 5, 2021 – 8:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID 962 5049 1637
Passcode: 476424
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Executive Committee Meeting, October 22, 2021 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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Drew Board of Directors Meeting, September 20, 2021 – 9:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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Meeting ID:985 8534 6917
Passcode: 055828
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Drew Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, September 15, 2021 – 8:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 940 2043 5064
Passcode: 089025
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Executive Committee Meeting, August 24, 2021 – 10:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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Meeting ID: 997 5405 1980
Passcode: 706772
or via phone:
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Drew Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, August 24, 2021 – 8:30am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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Meeting ID: 964 9181 3898
Passcode: 001936
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
Drew Mission Committee Meeting, August 16, 2021 – 10:00 am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 996 6687 1355
Passcode: 988600
or via phone:
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Drew Governance Committee Meeting, August 13, 2021 – 9:00 am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 986 4163 6030
Passcode: 460514
or via phone:
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Board of Directors Meeting, August 6, 2021 – 11:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
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or via phone:
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School Performance Committee Meeting, August 4, 2021 – 9:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 963 2027 7230
Passcode: 002644
or via phone:
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Special Call Mission Committee Meeting, August 3, 2021 – 11:00am
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 976 3449 1293
Passcode: 281121
or via phone:
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Special Call Executive Committee Meeting, July 28, 2021 – 2:00pm
The meeting, which will occur virtually, can be accessed via the Zoom link and/or teleconference information provided below:
Join the Drew Board Meeting, via Zoom, by clicking this web link:
Meeting ID: 953 1619 7904
Passcode: 476444
or via phone:
+1 646 558 8656
DREW'S BUDGET HEARINGS ON FY24 BUDGET
The schedule for Drew Charter School’s FY24 Budget Hearings is as follows:
- First Budget Hearing – April 13, 2023 – 10:00am
- Second Budget Hearing – April 14, 2023 – 6:00pm
- Third Budget Hearing – June 13, 2023 – 8:30 am
Community members are welcome!
Drew's Final FY24 Budget Adopted by Board of Directors, June 16, 2023
Drew's Budget Hearings on FY24 Budget, June 13, 2023
Drew's Budget Hearings on FY24 Budget, April 13, 2023
Drew's Budget Hearing on FY24, April 13, 2023 - Presentation
Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes (BoardDocs)
To view board meeting agendas and minutes for 2017 – 2018 through the current school year, click the BoardDocs link below. Once on the BoardDocs landing page, navigate to the top right corner of the page and select School Board to view board meeting agendas and/or minutes by year.
2017 – 2018 through Current School Year Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes via BoardDocs
To view board meeting agendas and minutes for 1999 – 2000 through 2016 – 2017, click the BoardDocs link below. Once on the BoardDocs landing page, navigate to the top right side of the page and select the Library drop down menu, select General, then Archived Minutes and Agendas by year.
1999 – 2000 through 2016 – 2017 Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes via BoardDocs
Open Records Request
To make a request under the Georgia Open Records Act, contact Charisse Richardson with your specific request for documents, preferably via e-mail, at:
Charisse Richardson
Director of Strategy
Drew Charter School
charisse.richardson@drewcharterschool.org
Fax: (404) 687-0480
Phone: (470) 355-1200
300 Eva Davis Way
Atlanta, GA 30317
Please note that Drew charges reasonable fees for the production of records in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia.