Welcome and Call to Order

Welcome and Call to Order – Roberta Walker, Co-Chair at 6:07 p.m.

Ascertain a Quorum

Ascertain a Quorum

Janelle Wilhite – present

Roberta Walker – present

Maxine Wright – present

Felecia Shanklin - present

Tamseel Syed –present

Martina Stanley - present

Suzette Arnold – present

Wanda McKay – LOA-not 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.

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2023

Head of School Report

Committee reports

Finance Committee Board Action Forms for Consideration

30-3-28-2023 Additional Painting (Increased scope of services) by Dependable Painting $15,858.44 Discussion: The board previously approved $20,000 for painting. Additional painting was done by the vendor, at the request of the Head of School and without prior approval by the board (there is no supporting documentation). The vendor is now threatening collection/legal action if the invoice is not paid by April 7, 2023, although this is the first notice that has been received. This action was not discussed in the Finance Committee. Mr. Keyambe verified that the additional work has been done. Ms. Simpson stated that DPA paid $14,999.00 of the previously board-approved $20,000. Mr. Keyambe showed the invoices and all documentation to the board. The board cautioned the staff that violations of financial policies can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Motion made by: Janelle Wilhite Motion seconded by: Suzette Arnold Motion Carries: Unanimous vote

31-2-28-2023 Approval of Anago as the vendor for janitorial services through June 30,2023, in the amount of $42,022.20. Discussion: The board requested verification of the original contract amount. Motion made by: Janelle Wilhite Motion seconded by: Maxine Stanley Motion Carries: Majority vote with 1 abstention, Tamseel Syed

31-3-13-2023 Update the Security System with ADT in the amount of $76,911.00. Discussion: This action was not vetted in Finance Committee. However, due to the urgent need to secure the building assets, the motion was made. Motion made by: Suzette Arnold Motion seconded by: Felecia Stanley Motion Carries: Majority vote with 1 abstention, Tamseel Syed

31-3-28-2023 Stripping and waxing of classroom floors by Inexga in the amount of $12,530.00. Discussion: This action was not vetted in committee. This action will be tabled until it is properly vetted in Finance Committee and then brought back to the full board. This action was tabled.

2-9-27-2022 Smartboards from Edge Discussion: This action was not vetted in committee. This action will be tabled until it is properly vetted in Finance Committee and then brought back to the full board. This action was tabled.

1-3-28-2023 Summer Bridge/Kindercamp Discussion: This action was not vetted in committee. This action will be tabled until it is properly vetted in Finance Committee and then brought back to the full board. This action was tabled.

6-3-28-2023 Motion to add new position MTSS/RTI Coordinator to the organizational structure for FY23-24, in the amount of $80,000.96 ($60,000 base salary + $20,000.96 benefits). Motion made by: Tamseel Syed Motion seconded by: Maxine Williams Motion Carries: Unanimous vote

Executive Session

Discussion in the executive session will be limited to:

Real Estate

Personnel matters or

Legal matters

Report from Governing Board

The Governing Board met on Monday March 6th, 2023 @6:30 PM for what was scheduled to be a 2 hours and 39 minutes long meeting. Present: Roberta Walker, Tamseel Syed, Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long, Janelle Wilhite Not Present: Suzette Arnold, Wanda McKay The members considered the following items: 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Ascertain a Quorum 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Head of School Report 6. Committee Reports 7. Public Comment 8. Executive Session 9. Any Other Business 10. Adjournment of Board meeting The committee considered 11 motions, of which 11 passed, and 0 failed: 1. Motion to Approve the Agenda (passed) 2. Motion to approve minutes from February 2023 meeting (passed) 3. Motion to accept Head of School report with just data analysis presented (passed) 4. Motion to approve 3 new board members pending background check - the candidates approved are Ms. Felicia Shanklin, Ms. Maxine Williams and Ms. Martina Stanley (passed) 5. Motion to move into executive session at 7:24 p.m. (passed) 6. Motion to end executive session and return to regular session at 9:37 p.m. (passed) 7. Motion to approve New Hire: Labresia Agnew for Paraprofessional at $49,505.03 (includes salary and benefits) (passed) 8. Motion to approve New Hire: Jaison Young for AVTC teacher at $59,669.92 (includes salary and benefits) (passed) 9. Motion to approve Spring Semester Field Trips (for K, 1st and 2nd grades) in the amount of $4000 (not paid by DPA but paid individually by students) (passed) 10. Motion to approve AVCT Club Field Trip (Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center and Sea World in Orlando, FL) in the amount of $29,400 (not paid by DPA but paid individually by students and accompanying adults) (passed) 11. Motion to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. (passed) The meeting adjourned at 2:11PM

Recommendations from the Board out of Executive Session

Recommendations from the Board out of Executive Session:

Motion to hire the following employees as Substitutes for the remainder of the school year at $120 per day up to $4,800: • 2-3-28-2023 Recco Bolton • 3-2-28-2023 Bernadette Baker • 4-3-28-2023 Jessica Price • 5-3-28-2023 SheKayla Jones

Motion made by: Roberta Walker Motion seconded by: Felecia Shanklin Motion Carries: Unanimous vote

Motion to hire Judy Atkins as a Paraprofessional in the amount of $46,486.28 with an annual base salary of $32,400.00 + benefits.

Motion made by: Roberta Walker Motion seconded by: Maxine Wright 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.

No public comment.

Any Other Business

Ms. Arnold wanted to know if anyone attended the DCSD Finance meeting earlier today. Ms. Simpson stated that she attended the meeting. Ms. Smith could not attend because she was in a mandatory 504 meeting.

Ms. Arnold asked if anyone has reached out to Elisa Falco. Mr. Keyambe stated that he has been in communication with Ms. Falco.

Ms. Arnold stated that there was one item that was not discussed in Executive Session that needs to be addressed tonight, the Director of Strategic Initiatives vacancy.

Recommendation from the Board out of Executive Session

Motion to hire Tamara Cooper as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at $85,000 base salary plus benefits.

Motion made by:                                Suzette Arnold

Motion seconded by:                         Maxine Wright

Motion Carries:                                Unanimous vote

Adjournment

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:40 pm