DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday May 24th, 2022 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Suzette Arnold present chair On Time At Adjournment
Roberta Walker present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Tamseel Syed present member 60 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Janelle Wilhite present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Karen Shabazz present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Wanda McKay present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Suzette Arnold, Board Chair, at 6:39 p.m.

Ascertain a Quorum

Approval of Agenda

The committee approves the agenda items.

Motion to approve the agenda.

By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes from Apr 26, 2022

April Board minutes were not available for review by all board members prior to meeting.

April and May Board minutes will be reviewed in the regularly scheduled June meeting.

Finance Committee

There were no questions or comments regarding the Finance Report.


After approval of the the proposed FY22-23 Budget and FY22-23 Contingency/Austerity budgets, Dr. Brooks-Long requested that items on the consent agenda that were discussed and approved in the Finance Committee be approved by the Governing Board.


Item 1: Instructional and Curricular Services - Passed

Item 2: Custodial Services - Tabled until May 26, 2022

Item 3: New Hires and Replacements - Tabled until May 26, 2022

Item 4: Rehire of School Based Personnel - Passed

Item 5: Budget Amendment: HB910 Staff supplement - Passed

Item 6: Budget Amendment: Facilities Repairs (GRANT) - Passed

Item 7: Facilities Grant Expense - Passed

Item 8: Approval of 2022-23 School Budget and Austerity/Contingency Budget - Passed

Item 9: McGuire Woods Invoices - Passed

Item 10: Cafeteria Kitchen - Purchase of 2 freezers - Passed

Motion to approve the proposed budget FY22-23 in the amount of $7,028,428 and a contingency/austerity budget for FY22-23 in the amount of $6,807,487.

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Wanda McKay

All board members voted to approve the motion.

Motion for the approval of Instructional and Curricular Purchases, in the amount of $239,501.27 for FY22-23. Motion passed in the Finance Committee on May 23, 2022.

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Karen Shabazz

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve invoices from McGuire Woods in the amount of $53,690.70

By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve recommended vendors for painting, blinds and library furniture in the amount of $48, 512.54. Painting - Certra Pro - $11,267.69 Blinds - Budget Blinds - $24,887.42 Library Equipment - 12, 357.43

By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) freezers from Webstaurantstore in the amount of $5,898.00

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve Budget Amendment: HB910 Staff Supplement in the amount of $183,164.00.

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Karen Shabazz

(Full-time employees will receive $2,000.00 and part-time employees to receive $1,000.00).

Motion to approve the budget amendment in the amount of $233,692.00 ($50,528.00-Facilities Grant and $183,164.00-HB910 Governor's Staff Supplement)

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Motion to go into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.

By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to return to resume regular meeting at 10:03 p.m.

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Karen Shabazz

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the re-hire of school based instructional personnel returning to the same position for the 22-23 school year for $3,925,494.71

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Karen Shabazz

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No public comment

Any Other Business

There will be a special call board meeting on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to address personnel and custodial services.


Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.

By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite

There was no notable discussion on the motion.