DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governance Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday January 18th, 2023 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Tamseel Syed present chair On Time At Adjournment
Wanda McKay not present member
Suzette Arnold present member On Time At Adjournment
Janelle Wilhite present member On Time At Adjournment
Angela Rodgers present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Maxine Williams not present chair

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order at 6:40 p.m.



In Attendance

The following committee members are present:


Tamseel Syed, Suzette Arnold, Janelle Wilhite, Angela Rodgers, Wanda Brooks-Long

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: Suzette Arnold

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Agenda items

Agenda Items Governance


1-12-07-2023 Chief Financial Officer

Christian Kayambe Governance $134,644.46

Was tabled for more information


30-1-24-2023 Information Technology Specialist and Support

Zones Governance $38,220.75

Was tabled for more information


31-1-24-2023 Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase

Tricia Davis - Sinclair Cafeteria Manager Governance $50,804.33

Was tabled for more information


32-1-24-2023 Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase

Marian Simpson - School Operations Manager Governance $74,366.47

Was tabled for more information


33-1-24-2023 Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase

Angela Rodgers - Special Assistant for Special Projects Governance $77,114.05

Was tabled for more information


34-1-24-2023 MOU-Leadership Coaching, Charter Renewal Project Management, and Charter Application Writing-E.Falco Governance $29, 225.00 Annually

Was tabled for more information (needs more quotes)


60-11-29-2022 Human Resources Support-Avolon Susan Hammond Governance $4,750.00

Was tabled for more information (needs clear and detailed quote)


6-11-29-2022 Jackie Thomas Custodial Worker, Part-time Governance $12,600.00

Was tabled for more information


35-1242023 Keith Gaines Custodian Governance $50,804.33

Was tabled for more information


61-11-29-2022 Organizational Chart Adjustment Governance $171,117.94

Was tabled for more information


72-11-29-2022 Survey Results Governance N/A

Was tabled for more information


71-11-29-2022 School Inventory Results Governance N/A

Was tabled because no information was provided


36-1242023 Attendance Improvement Policy Governance $500.00 Per Employee as Applicable

Was tabled for more information and strategic approach to handling the action


37-1242023 Inventory Policy Governance $0.00

Was tabled for more information - no document provided


29-1242023 Contract Renewal Discussion CAO:HOS

Was tabled for more information - needs to have an executive session in the February committee meeting


Other Topic Discussions

Topics for Discussion: None






Recommendations to the Board (if applicable)

Motions approved: None




Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.


No public comment occurred

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn at approximately 9:30 p.m.

By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Suzette Arnold

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:57 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Suzette Arnold

There was no notable discussion on the motion.