DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Finance Committee

Regular Meeting - Monday July 24th, 2023 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Janelle Wilhite present chair On Time At Adjournment
Suzette Arnold not present member
Marian Simpson present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Christian Kayemba present member On Time At Adjournment
Tamara Cooper present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Lenise Bostic not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

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.

Add agenda items.

By: Christian Kayemba Seconded by: Tamara Cooper

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve Minutes

Approve minutes from the last meeting.

Other Business

Approve the contingency budget in the amount of $$7,950,188 for total expenditures.

By: Christian Kayemba Seconded by: Marian Simpson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to pay Avalon in the amount of $3,900 for May and June.

By: Christian Kayemba Seconded by: Tamara Cooper

Ms. Wilhite stated that there should be no more financial advisory going forward.

Review Financial Statements

Review contingency budget. Review financial reports. Ms. Wilhite asked about the auditors starting. Mr. Kayemba has stated that the initial meeting has

taken place.

Ms. Cooper asked to share the financial snapshot with Ms. Falco for reauthorization.

Ms. Wilhite has asked if Ms. Falco has set up a drop box for the school staff to drop in needed

documents for school reauthorization.

Is Ms. Falco’s contract going to be extended for her to finish?

Reauthorization documents are due October 15, 2023.

The committee can’t vote on the financials because they aren’t audited. The financials will need to be

published on the website per our charter agreement.


Ms. Cooper stated that the Business Manager position has to be posted at least 4 to 8 weeks to properly

vet the correct person for the job.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:44 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Tamara Cooper Seconded by: Christian Kayemba

There was no notable discussion on the motion.