Approve the agenda as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Special Called Meeting to approve FY'21 needs - Tuesday June 29th, 2021 @6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Suzette Arnold | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Roberta Walker | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Karen Shabazz | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Marcus Vassell | not present member | ||
| Tamseel Syed | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
Approval of Agenda
So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.
1.Approve pending Academic Committee needs for FY'21
i. 18-Week Plan (June 2021)
ii. Family and Student handbook
iii. Staff handbook
2. Approve pending Financial Committee needs for FY'21
i. School nutrition vendor - "The School Gourmet"
ii. Purchase of carts for moving IT equipment
Three comparable product quotes were received from other vendors in the amounts of $15,000, $17,000, and $25,000 respectively.
3. Executive Session to discuss Personnel matters
Motion to approve 18 week plan
no objections
Motion to approve student/family handbook
By: Marcus Vassell Seconded by: Wanda McKay
no objections
motion to approve the employee handbook
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Marcus Vassell
no objections
Motion to approved the purchase of laptop carts with the Amazon Business account in the amount of $9,599.84.
no objections
Public Comment
Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.
NO PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE MADE.
Motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters.
By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Marcus Vassell
no objections
Executive Session
board members, Ms. Wright, and Ms. Pettis met in executive session to discuss personnel matters.
motion to end executive session and return to the regular meeting.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
no objections
motion to add the approval of the contingency budget to the agenda
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
no objections
Motion to accept School Gourmet as the school nutrition vendor with the stipulation that DPA monitors the vendor's public health review score and monitors for the proper temperature when transporting food from its facility to DPA.
By: Wanda McKay Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
motion carries with one opposing vote from Ms. Shabazz
motion to approve the contingency budget for 480 students for $4,772,762.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
all in favor, no objections
motion to approve the contingency budget for 540 students for $5,412,068.
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
all in favor, no objections
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03pm
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
all in favor, no objections
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order at 5:46pm
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:03 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.