DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Finance Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday September 23rd, 2026 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Mr. Wayne Dennis present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. KathyAnn Young present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment
Traquita Lee present member On Time At Adjournment
Diane Mingo present chair On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Brian Merritt present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Mr. Malcom Brown not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda with the addition of an Approval of Minutes section and Other Business section

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Review August Financial Statements

Review Finance Reports.

Actions

Motion to approve salary adjustment for L. Manomano

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve salary adjustment for P. Basye

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve salary adjustment for M. Reid

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve salary adjustment for C. Ingram

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the purchase of AVC and staff equipment

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve HVAC repairs by HVH Mechanical

By: Mr. Wayne Dennis Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the hire of LaBrittany Moore, PT Custodian

By: Ms. KathyAnn Young Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the hire of Ju-wan Jackson as PT Custodian (contractor)

By: Traquita Lee Seconded by: Dr. Brian Merritt

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the Bulldog Learning Lounge

By: Dr. Brian Merritt Seconded by: Ms. KathyAnn Young

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the monthly financials

By: Dr. Brian Merritt Seconded by: Traquita Lee

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

OTHER BUSINESS

Other items discussed wre:

Status of SBA2 hire

Audit update

Transportation - extra curricular activities

Corrective Action Plan Meeting

Federal Programs - Title I over 95%

Title I PFE - 99%

Budget - October 15




The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:07 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. Brian Merritt Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.