Motion to approve the agenda as submitted
By: Ms. Suzette Arnold Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governance Committee
Regular Meeting - Monday February 13th, 2023 @6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamseel Syed | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Angela Rodgers | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Suzette Arnold | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Janelle Wilhite | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order.
Meeting called to order at 6:18pm
In Attendance
The following committee members are present:
Tamseel Syed, Suzette Arnold, Janelle Wilhite, Wanda McKay, Roberta Walker, Wanda Brooks-Long, Angela Rodgers
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.
Motion to approve the agenda
Approval of Minutes from Nov 17, 2022
Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Discussion topics
10-9-27-2022 Principal
Melba Smith
Governance
$99,714.82
discussed in executive session
1-12-07-2022 Chief Financial Officer
Christian Kayambe
Governance
$134,644.46
discussed in executive session
32-1-24-2023 Annual Performance Based Salary Increase
Marian Simpson - School Operations Manager
Governance
$75,362.62
discussed in executive session
33-1-24-2023 Annual Performance Based Salary Increase
Angela Rodgers - Special Assistant for Special Projects
Governance
$81,245.86
discussed in executive session
31-2-13-2023 18-week Plan
Governance
N/A
The 18-week plan was already submitted to DCSD before seeking board approval-no further action required.
60-11-29-2022 Human Resources Support-Avolon
Susan Hammond
Governance/Finance
$15,000.00
Tabled for further vetting. Dr. Brooks-Long will revise the board action form to be vetted at Finance Committee followed by being vetted at the work session and taken up during a board meeting.
31-2-28-2023 Contract Custodial Services-Anago (Mar-June 2023)
Due to Termination of Vendor-Service Master
Governance/Finance
$39,449.60
Tabled for further vetting. Dr. Brooks-Long will revise the board action form to be vetted at Finance Committee followed by being vetted at the work session and taken up during a board meeting.
32-2-28-2023 Contract Custodial Services-Cleanwell
Emergency Deep Clean and Disinfecting of School
Governance/Finance
$10,000.00
Tabled for further vetting. Dr. Brooks-Long will revise the board action form to be vetted at Finance Committee followed by being vetted at the work session and taken up during a board meeting.
New Board Action form required for termination of existing custodial contract.
Executive Session
Session to discuss personnel and legal
Motion to move to executive session around 7:20 pm
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to end executive session around 9:05 pm
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Recommendations to the Board (if applicable)
Motions tabled for further information:
Hire for Ms. Taylor Jones is tabled
Hire for Mr. Jason Young is tabled
Adjustment of salary for Mr. Sermons tabled
Salary adjustment for Ms. Simpson and Ms. Rodgers tabled
Motion to approve Mr. Christian Kayambe as CFO (base salary $105000 plus benefits) starting on February 16th, 2023 with necessary edits to the Board Action Form
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve Alex Thomas as the Network Manager (with total annual salary $74,755.18 that includes $55,680 base salary and $19,075.18 benefits)
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to pay Ms. Smith a back pay since assuming the role of interim principal since August 1, 2022 in accordance with the rate obtained via annual base salary difference from $78,376 to $86,000 until a clear revised Board Action Form detailing her permanent position and salary is presented to the board via Finance Committee
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
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
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:24 pm
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:24 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Ms. Suzette Arnold
There was no notable discussion on the motion.