DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday August 29th, 2024 @6:30 PM

Meeting Summary of Actions

Meeting Summary

The Governing Board met on Thursday August 29th, 2024 @6:30 PM for what was scheduled to be a 2 hours and 54 minutes long meeting. Present: Ms. Suzette Arnold, Mrs. Roberta Walker, Mrs. Janelle Wilhite, Ms. Bridget Robinson, Mrs. Wanda McKay, Ms. KathyAnn Young, Dr. Lenise Bostic Not Present: none

The members considered the following items:

  1. Welcome and Call to Order
  2. Ascertain a Quorum
  3. Approval of Agenda
  4. Approval of Minutes from Jul 31, 2024
  5. DPA Board Elections
  6. Finance Committee Report
  7. Academic Committee Report
  8. Development Committee
  9. Governance Committee Report
  10. Public Comment
  11. Executive Session
  12. Any Other Business
  13. Adjournment

The committee considered 10 motions, of which 9 passed, and 0 failed:

  1. Motion to amend the agenda to move the finance report to the beginning of the agenda. (passed)
  2. Approve the minutes as submitted (proposed)
  3. Approval of Minutes from July 31, 2024. (passed)
  4. Motion to approve HVH Mechanical Partners in the amount of $97, 400 to replace the condenser water pump. (passed)
  5. Move to approve the repair for the air conditioner in the amount of 13,879.50 with R PRO Remodeling. (passed)
  6. Move to hire Dajah Burkett as a middle school teacher salaries and benefits totaling 64,210.65. (passed)
  7. Motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters. (passed)
  8. Motion to resume the regular meeting @ 9:32 pm. (passed)
  9. Motion to approve the retention and new hire bonus in the amount $349,887.50. (passed)
  10. Motion to adjourn the meeting @ 9:34 (passed)

    The meeting adjourned at 11:02AM