Approve the agenda as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Friday July 16th, 2021 @9:30 AM
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.
motion to approve the agenda
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
no objections
Motion to approve a contract for $3,600 to Ed.ucateD Approach, LLC for orientation training to Dr. Foster.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
no objections
motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
no objections
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to order at 5:46pm. The chair will ascertain a quorum for the meeting.
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 comments presented at the time called for comments
Executive Session
The board will move to executive session to discuss personnel matters
Dr. Foster presented documentation on four potential new hires to fill ELA teaching vacancies.
Board members returned to regular meeting at 7:16pm
motion to end executive session and return to the regular meeting
By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
no objections
motion to approve the hiring of four ELA teachers contingent upon background check with placement of salary contingent upon their certification status.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Karen Shabazz
no objections
Other Business
Ms. Walker will act as the board designated person to do an initial approval or denial of potential new hires recommended by Dr. Foster. The full board will give the final approval or denial for the proposed new hires at its next regular board meeting.
Adjournment
meeting adjourned at 7:22pm
Staffing and Other Business Needs for 2021-22
Head of School will present staffing needs
DPA is challenged to fill seven instructional positions.
Dr. Foster is proposing a signing bonus of $1,000 for new teachers who remain with DPA for the entire school year and a $500 referral bonus for existing teachers who refer a new teaching candidate who accepts a position and remains with DPA for the entire year.
Governance Committee chair will present Ed.uCateD Approach invoice
The contract will be divided into two terms for a total of $3,600
to offer existing teachers a $500 referral bonus and new teachers a $1,000 signing bonus for the FY2021-22 school year contingent upon criteria set forth by Dr. Foster
By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Wanda McKay
no objections
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:22 pm
Motion to adjourn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.