Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order.

Welcome and Call to Order – Suzette Arnold – 3:07 p.m.

Ascertain a Quorum

Janelle Wilhite – present

Suzette Arnold - present

Wanda McKay – present

Roberta Walker – not present

Tamseel Syed – not present

Wanda Brooks-Long, Ex-Officio - present

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.

Motion to approve the agenda

Motion made:            Janelle Wilhite

Motion seconded by: Wanda McKay

Motion Carries:        Unanimous vote

Facilities grant - discussion and possible approval

Ms. Wilhite reported that there was a special called Finance Committee Meeting immediately prior to this meeting. The committee reviewed the FY23 Facilities Grant application and approved the Facilities Grant for discussion at the Emergency Called Board meeting for discussion and approve. Dr. Brooks-Long indicated that the funds will be allocated for the purchase of a marquees and repair of leakage from the roof as well as issues in the kitchen (i.e., gas line and plumbing).

Motion to approve the Facilities Grant in the amount of $53,861.00 to address building concerns and facility repairs.

Motion made:            Janelle Wilhite

Motion seconded by: Wanda McKay

Motion Carries:        Unanimous vote

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Ms. Linda Bell asked if the funds from the newly approved grant will be utilized to improve the cleanliness and condition of the restrooms, specifically the walls. Ms. Arnold expressed her appreciation for the parent’s comments and explained to her that the school would reach back out to her with a response. 

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn at 3:19 p.m.

Motion made by:        Wanda McKay

Motion seconded by: Janelle Wilhie

Motion carries:         Unanimous vote

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:13 am