Motion to approve the agenda as submitted
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Finance Committee
Special Called Meeting - Wednesday February 19th, 2025 @5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Janelle Wilhite | present chair | 30 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Suzette Arnold | present member | 20 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Mr. Wayne Dennis | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Brian Merritt | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
Meeting was called to order and quorum was ascertained at 5:33 p.m.
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.
SOP Vote
Robust discussion regarding financial policies and the need to review and approve the policies prior to the February 28, 2025 deadline imposed by DCSD. Ms. Wilhite and Ms. Arnold stated that the version of the policies being shared is not the last approved version from 2015. Dr. Bostic clarified that the original document was given to her when she first arrived and was a redlined PDF from 2022. The team agreed to compare the original document with the updated one and make necessary changes. Ms. Wilhite provided Ms. Lee and Dr. Bostic with a Word version of the approved 2015 Finance Policies.The team also discussed the importance of having a centralized location for official school policies and documents. The team decided to hold a Special Called Governance Committee meeting with the Finance team on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. to review the updated financial policies.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:22 pm
Motion to adjourn at 7:22 p.m.
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.