DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Finance Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday June 16th, 2021 @5:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Janelle Wilhite present chair On Time At Adjournment
Suzette Arnold present member On Time At Adjournment
Susan Wright present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Carla Pettis not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:35pm by Mrs. Wilhite.

Approve Minutes

a motion was made by Mrs. Wilhite to approve the minutes from the last meeting.

Review May Financial Statements

Review Finance Reports the financial reports for the month of May was reviewed and it was discussed of open encumbered items that we are working to validate or unencumber before year end. The board approval for GCSA reauthorization consulting was discussed and the blinds quote from budget blinds. We talked about getting competitive quotes from Home Depot and Lowes to give the board options of review before making a recommendation properly.

The blinds were tabled and the investment options until the next meeting.


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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Susan Wright

The agenda was approved as submitted

Policy Review.

Review Updated Financial Policies.

Investment options with Bank

Discuss a way forward for investment options that are still accessible/liquid when needed. Set a timeline.

There was a discussion held about investments such as the contingency funds being invested in an asset that is both liquid but with higher rates of return. More information will be forthcoming as Chase Bank has shared a portfolio of available investment options.

Status of all Contracts

Need list of all FY 22 contracts for board approval.


all contracts were provided and discussed

Adjournment

meeting ended at 6:35 pm

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:52 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Susan Wright

There was no notable discussion on the motion.