Approve the agenda as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday July 31st, 2024 @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 |
| Mrs. Janelle Wilhite | not present Treasurer | ||
| Ms. Bridget Robinson | not present member | ||
| Mrs. Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Tamara Cooper | not present viewer | ||
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Jatoyia Franklin | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
Ascertain a Quorum
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 amend the agenda to reflect June 25th minutes and to put HOS report at the beginning of the meeting.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm.
Approval of the Minutes from last Gov. Board Mtg.
The incorrect minutes were attached, and June's minutes need to be submitted to the board.
HOS Report
Dr. Bostic presented the HOS report.
Staci Dent and Evelyn Guyton presented summer school feedback to the board.
The board asked for the number of students that attended summer school.
Motion to accept the HOS report.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Report from Finance Committee
Ankit Jain reviewed the finance report.
Action: The board requested a Board Action Form for the engagement letter for audit.
There were complaints about the inconsistency of the spreadsheet that Ankit presented. The board requested an updated spread sheet.
The board did not accept the finance report.
Report from Academic Committee
Roberta Walker mentioned that the academic committee met twice in July to ensure the school was fully staffed. There are several candidates available to fill the vacant positions.
Motion to hire Rhonda Hollis for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $74,763.01.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Timothy Bennett for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $67,377.22.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Brittany Lewis for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $75,756.18.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Jermareian Gillette for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $52,540.78.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire JeNea Morgan for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $78,146.83.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Diamond Ray for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $52,516.50.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Anthony Rogers for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $64,210.65.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to hire Keyerian Coleman for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $63,448.03.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Reports from Development Committee
The development committee did not meet.
Governance Committee Report
The governance committee did not meet.
Executive Session @8:09
The executive session began at 8:09 pm and ended at 8:39 pm.
Motion to hire April Ulmer for the 2024-2025 school year at a salary of $64,586.63.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
A motion was made to hire Traquita Lee as the permanent CFO of the school with a salary capped at $75,000.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
There were not any public comments.
Any Other Business
Kathy Ann Young requested that contracts must go out to employees no later than next week August 05, 2024- August 09, 2024.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned @ 8:45 pm.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:18 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young
There was no notable discussion on the motion.