Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Special Called Meeting - Wednesday August 4th, 2021 @6:30 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 |
| Marcus Vassell | not present member | ||
| Tamseel Syed | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Karen Shabazz | not present secretary |
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.
Review Final Edits
Elisa Falco reviewed the most up-to-date information needed for the charter document. All items must be in by Saturday, August 7, 2021. Suggestions were made of topics that should be included: PBL, Magnify Learning, development and recognition of teachers (TOTY and EOTM programs), finance information that includes the CARES Act spending, and include the 5 year projection of the budget.
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Suzette Arnold at 6:35 p.m. Roll call to establish quorum: Suzette Arnold, Roberta Walker, Janelle Wilhite, Tamseel Syed and Wanda McKay present.
Other Business
There are serious concerns about the health and safety of employees and students.
The school is in need of building assistant to help monitor students in the hall and during the lunch period. Since students eat lunch in the classrooms, to limit exposures, the building assistants will be used to give teachers their duty free lunch period and restroom breaks. Building assistants are being placed on the CARES Act II funding however, the board will need to cover the cost until the funding is released. A budget amendment will be needed.
Tentative date for Board Retreat and training August 21, 2021. Elisa Falco will confirm with Suzette Arnold.
Motion to approve funding for 6 building assistants. The cost will be $14,400. This will cover 8 weeks of salary.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
The board approved this action because it is emergency funding needed at this time. Mrs. Pettis will provide the necessary action forms to the board.
Motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Jasmine Foster.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:11 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.