DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Budget Hearing Meeting - Tuesday May 10th, 2022 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Ms. Suzette Arnold present chair On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Roberta Walker present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Tamseel Syed present member On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Janelle Wilhite present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Karen Shabazz not present secretary
Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Wanda McKay present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order.

Ascertain a Quorum

Approval of Agenda

The committee approves the agenda items.

Motion to approve the agenda as written

By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

Discussion related to personnel matters

Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed

Discussion to accept resignation of an Executive Staff member took place. Details will come later in the meeting.

DPA FY 23 Budget Presentation

  • Proposed Budgets for FY 23
  • Contingency Budget for FY 23



Motion to accept proposal of the first Budget Hearing presentation regarding the FY23 Proposed Budget and FY23 Contingency Budget

By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment Period

Any Other Business

The acceptance of the resignation of the Chief Financial Officer was discussed in Executive Session. There is a need to approve services for an Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Motion to approve services for an Interim, Chief Financial Officer for no more than $20,000 provided that contract language is reviewed and agreed upon by Legal Counsel.

By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Tamseel Syed

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:42 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.