Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Pre-Approval Of New Hires by Academic Chair New Hires and Replacements
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Thursday July 7th, 2022 @6:30 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 | not present member | ||
| 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 |
| Mrs. Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
Ascertain a Quorum
The quorum was established with 4 voting members present and 2 voting members absent.
Members present: Suzette Arnold, Roberta Walker, Janelle Wilhite, Wanda McKay, Wanda Brooks-Long (Ex-Officio)
Members not present: Karen Shabazz, Tamseel Syed
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.
Executive Session
Motion to move to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 6:40 pm
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to return from Executive Session and return to regular Special Called Meeting at 7:26 pm
By: Ms. Suzette Arnold Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Items for Discussion
Contracts
Audit Firm – Annual Fiscal Audit – Marshall Jones - Tabled until next meeting
School Attorney - Robert Fortson – Legal Engagement – Tabled until next meeting
Charter Renewal Consultant – Elisa Falco – Coaching and Counseling – Tabled until next meeting
Accounting Services – Avalon Accounting – CFO/Accounting – Tabled until next meeting
Brown and Brown Insurance – Discussion at Governing Board Work Session. Ms. Arnold wants it noted that this did not go to Committee but due to the urgency of the matter, it is approved.
Motion to approve the payment to Brown and Brown in the amount of $59,000, given the urgency of insurance coverage pending all documentation is forwarded to the Board Chair tomorrow prior
to payment is rendered.
Motion made by: Wanda McKay
Motion seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
McGuire Woods – Chapter 7 only – Tabled until next meeting
Motion to approve Reading Recovery with Georgia State University in the amount of $34,306.47.
Motion made by: Suzette Arnold
Motion seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
Audit Preparation – Avalon Accounting – Tabled until next meeting
Motion to approve New Hires and Replacements as presented by the Head of Schools for the salaries proposed:
School Counselor – Kristin Tanner – Salary and Benefits - $68,167.23
Science Teacher – Tallia Burns – Salary and Benefits – $59, 669.92
Assistant Principal – Melba Smith – Salary and Benefits - $94, 514.43
Art Teacher – Isaiah Lewis – Salary and Benefits – $59, 669.92
Science Teacher – Bernard Dowdell – Salary and Benefits –$59, 669.92
Kindergarten Teacher – Sheterrica Jordan – Salary and Benefits –$59, 669.92
Elementary Teacher – Terrance Taylor – Salary and Benefits -$59, 669.92
Elementary Teacher – Jazmyn Jenkins – Salary and Benefits -$64, 351.18
ESOL Teacher – Delaine Haughton – Salary and Benefits -$82, 986.34
PEC Teacher – Canessa Parker – Salary and Benefits - $76, 468.17
Building Assistant – Socorra Harris– Salary and Benefits - $11, 520.00
Elementary Teacher – Sydney Echols– Salary and Benefits - $66, 895.11
Elementary Teacher – Pilar Chase– Salary and Benefits -$59, 669.92
Elementary Teacher – Ashayla Jones– Salary and Benefits -$59, 669.92
PEC Teacher – D. Gardner – Salary and Benefits - $84, 263.79 – HOLD for next set. Not presented to Academic Committee.
Motion made by: Suzette Arnold
Seconded by: Wanda McKay
Motion to approve Interim Assistant Principal, Wayne Dennis – Salary and Benefits - $99, 610.39
Motion to approve Interim Principal, Melba Smith – Salary and Benefits - $102, 332.50
Motion made by: Wanda McKay
Motion Seconded by: Suzette Arnold
Abstain: Janelle Wilhite
Motion carries.
Motion to approve the Pre-approval of New Hires by Academic Committee Chair, Roberta Walker, for the month of July.
Motion made by: Janelle Wilhite
Motion Seconded by: Suzette Arnold
Motion to approve the payment to Brown and Brown in the amount of $59,000, given the urgency of insurance coverage pending all documentation is forwarded to the Board Chair tomorrow prior to payment is rendered.
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve Reading Recovery with Georgia State University in the amount of $34,306.47.
By: Ms. Suzette Arnold Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve New Hires and Replacements as presented by the Head of Schools for the salaries proposed:
By: Ms. Suzette Arnold Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve Interim Assistant Principal, Wayne Dennis – Salary and Benefits - $99, 610.39 Motion to approve Interim Principal, Melba Smith – Salary and Benefits - $102, 332.50
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
Abstained by: Janelle Wilhite
Motion to approve the Pre-approval of New Hires by Academic Committee Chair, Roberta Walker, for the month of July.
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Any Other Business
The Board Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022. Dr. Brooks-Long will move forward to secure the venue and coordinate with Georgia Charter School Association.
Board member training hours – There is one week left to get training completed and documented. Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long will follow-up with Ayana Clark
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.
Motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:34 am
Motion to adjourn
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to the order at 6:35 p.m.