Approve the agenda as submitted with change of meeting title to reflect Emergency Called meeting
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Emergency Called Meeting - Thursday March 9th, 2023 @11:30 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 | not present ex-officio | ||
| Wanda McKay | not present member | ||
| Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to the order by Ms. Suzette Arnold at 11:35 a.m.
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.
Ascertain a Quorum
Quorum: Suzette Arnold, Roberta Walker, Janelle Wilhite, Tamseel Syed
Report from HOS
HOS:CAO Dr. Brooks-Long wasn't present and Ms. Melba Smith (Interim Principal) was substituting in.
Ms. Smith presented a report regarding a visit from DCSD Superintendent Dr. Tinsley that occurred on March 8th, 2023 and identified the critical need in the area of PEC - Special Education.
The board moved into Executive Session to discuss the personnel matters
Executive Session
Executive session to discuss personnel matters from 11:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Motion to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 11:50 a.m.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to end Executive Session and resume general session at 1:10 p.m.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Any Other Business
Motion to approve Pamela Baisden as PEC teacher in the amount of $59,669.92 (includes salary and benefits)
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to go back into 2nd executive session to discuss personnel matters at 1:15 p.m.
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to end 2nd Executive Session and resume general meeting at 1:34 p.m.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve a new position titled Director of Strategic Initiatives in the amount of $120000 annually, add it to the organization chart and advertise the requisition posting
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 1:36 p.m.
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:25 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.