Motion to approve the agenda
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - special called - Friday September 30th, 2022 @10:30 AM
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 | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | 10 Minutes Early |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order.
Meeting was called to order by Suzette Arnold at 10:32 a.m.
Ascertain a Quorum
Ascertain a Quorum – 10:33 a.m.
Roberta Walker - present
Wanda McKay - present
Janelle Wilhite – present
Suzette Arnold – present
Tamseel Syed - present
Wanda Brooks-Long, Ex-Officio - present
Approval of Agenda
The committee approves the agenda items.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda
Motion made: Roberta Walker
Motion seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Motion Carries: Unanimous vote
Executive Session
Discussion on Personnel Matters
Executive Session to address personnel matters at 10:35 a.m.
Motion to move to Executive Session
Motion made by: Roberta Walker
Motion seconded by: Wanda McKay
Motion carries: Unanimous Vote
Return from Executive Session and resume regular meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Motion made by: Roberta Walker
Motion seconded by: Wanda McKay
Motion carries: Unanimous vote
Actions to consider from Executive Session:
Motion #1
Motion to add a part time School Resource Officer to the Organization Chart as a new position not to exceed $40,000 annually.
Motion made by: Tamseel Syed
Motion seconded by: Roberta Walker
Motion carries: 3 yes; 1 abstention – Janelle Wilhite
Motion #2
Motion to hire Gabriel McElroy as an Interim Part-time School Resource Officer pending background check and reference check at $35 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per week.
Motion made by: Tamseel Syed
Motion seconded by: Roberta Walker
Motion carries: 3 yes: 1 abstention – Janelle Wilhite
Motion #3
Motion to hire a full-time School Resource Officer as a contractor at $35 per hour for the month of October not to exceed $6,000 (pending background check and reference check).
Motion made by: Roberta Walker
Motion Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Motion carries: Majority vote. No absentions. No objections.
Other Items for Discussion:
Motion #4
Motion to approve Reading Recovery materials in the amount of $28,617.78
Motion made by: Wanda McKay
Motion seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Motion carries: Majority vote. No abstentions. No objections.
Motion #5
Motion to approve Principal’s Reading Recovery-Behind the Glass Construction (two-way glass) in the amount of $23,656.03
Motion made by: Wanda McKay
Motion seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Motion carries: Majority vote. No abstentions. No objections.
Motion to move to Executive Session at 10:35 a.m.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to Return from Executive Session and resume regular meeting at 1:15 p.m.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to add a part time School Resource Officer to the Organization Chart as a new position not to exceed $40,000 annually. Board action form will be submitted after the meeting
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
Abstained by Janelle Wilhite
Motion passed by majority vote
Motion to hire Gabriel McElroy as an Interim Part-time School Resource Officer pending background check and reference check at $35 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per week. Board action form will be submitted after the meeting
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
Abstained by Janelle Wilhite
Motion passed by majority vote
Motion to hire a full-time School Resource Officer as a contractor at $35 per hour for the month of October not to exceed $6,000 (pending background check and reference check). Board action form will be submitted after the meeting
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Janelle Wilhite left the meeting early
Motion to approve Reading Recovery materials in the amount of $28,617.78 - Board action form will be submitted after the meeting
By: Wanda McKay Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Janelle Wilhite left the meeting early
Motion to approve Principal’s Reading Recovery-Behind the Glass Construction (two-way glass) in the amount of $23,656.03 - Board action form will be submitted after the meeting
By: Wanda McKay Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
Janelle Wilhite left the meeting early
Other Items for Discussion
No other items were discussed
Adjourment
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 1:41p.m.
Motion made by: Tamseel Syed
Motion seconded by: Wanda McKay
Motion carries: Unanimous vote
Motion to adjourn at 1:41p.m.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:31 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.