Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Ishmael Abdul-Salam Seconded by: Satonja Gilbert Scott
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Main Street Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday March 30th, 2021 @7:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrah Brown | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Cheryl Parker | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Bridgett Bell | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kristal Ramirez | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Satonja Gilbert Scott | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kristin Jackson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Willie G. Davis, Jr. | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Olamide Moore | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ishmael Abdul-Salam | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mitch Foster II | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kelly Brokenburr | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Carla Wagner | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Heather Wells | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jennifer Fine | not present ex-officio | ||
| Farand Dolland | not present ex-officio |
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.
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.
Approval of Minutes from Mar 16, 2021
Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Mitch Foster II Seconded by: Bridgett Bell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2021
The Governing Board met on Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 @7:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 2 hours and 50 minutes long meeting. Present: Farrah Brown, Cheryl Parker, Bridgett Bell, Dr. Kelly Johnson, Kristal Ramirez, Satonja Gilbert Scott, Kristin Jackson, Willie G. Davis, Jr., Ishmael Abdul-Salam, Mitch Foster II, Kelly Brokenburr, Heather Wells Not Present: Dr. Olamide Moore, Carla Wagner, Jennifer Fine The members considered the following items: 1. Amend the Agenda 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of Minutes from January 26, 2021 5. Approval of Minutes from November 17, 2020 6. Principal Report 7. Academic & School Performance Committee Report 8. Re-Opening Committee Report 9. Communications Report 10. Faculty Report 11. Finance Committee Report 12. Governance Committee Report 13. President’s Report 14. Executive Session 15. Future Business 16. The Meeting was Adjourned 17. Amend the Agenda The committee considered 8 motions, of which 8 passed, and 0 failed: 1. Approve the agenda as submitted (passed) 2. Amend the agenda to include an executive session after the president's report. (passed) 3. Approve the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting. (passed) 4. Approve the minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting. (passed) 5. Approve the purchase and installation of interactive boards not to exceed $155,000 with $40,000 from the Federal Charter School Covid relief grant. (passed) 6. Approve the request to compensate a salaried employee for working on Sundays due to the pandemic, retroactive to January 2021 not to exceed the daily rate of pay. (passed) 7. Motion to adjourn (passed) 8. Motion to amend agenda to add action item to Finance report (passed) The meeting adjourned at 10:42 PM
Approve minutes as presented.
By: Mitch Foster II Seconded by: Bridgett Bell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Vendor Presentations for Basement Project
Reopening Committee Report
This report is submitted by the committee chair.
To start a F2F option on April 19, 2021. The virtual learning option will remain for the remainder of the 20/21SY.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Ishmael Abdul-Salam
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Principal Report
The school leader reports on the status of the school.
Academic & School Performance Committee Report
This report is submitted by the ASPC Chair. A new chair will be elected to serve this committee.
Faculty Report
This report comes from the staff elected faculty member to the board. Mr. Farand Dolland is the new faculty representative.
Finance Committee Report
PTO Report
Financial Review
- YTD Financials
- Savings options
- FY22 - Planning (Email all requests to Virginia no later than next Friday, April 2, 2021)
- Marketing budget (enrollment)
- FFCRA Sick Leave – Extended by President Biden as – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – to 09/30/2021
Facility Improvements
- RFPs/Bids – Selections (Voting items)
- Janitorial Services
- Basement renovation
- VOIP Project Updates
- Interactive boards update - The 21 existing boards were de-installed and will be picked up by the County. The new boards have been ordered and should be delivered in April 2021.
Fundraiser, Sponsorship, & Grant Updates
- COVID Relief Grant - $150k awarded
- Facility Grant – LED Project
Approve the FY21 marketing budget related to enrollment not to exceed $20,000.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve the extension of the FFCRA Sick Leave (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) through 9/30/2021.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Farrah Brown
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Extend the current janitorial services contract through May 31, 2021.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Award the basement renovation project to Triad Construction Company.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Communications Report
This report is submitted by the communications chair.
Governance Committee Report
- TMSA - Recruitment of New Board Members
- Update: TMSA Virtual School Option v. Virtual School a. Understanding the difference b. Future thoughts for consideration when completing our Strategic Plan.
- TMSA Telework Policy
- TMSA Review of Policies
- Review of TMSA Reimbursement Policy for Subsequently Approved Professional Development
Approve the new policy for TMSA Reimbursement Policy for Subsequently Approved Professional Development, with any proposed changes, if any at all.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
President’s Report
This report is made by the governing board President.
Future Business
This is to add new business to next month’s agenda.
Executive Session
Enter into executive session.
By: Heather Wells Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Exit executive session.
By: Heather Wells Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Allow the TMSA Board leadership, on behalf of the TMSA Governing Board, to negotiate an agreement with the principal regarding her employment status to be ratified at a later date by the Governing Board.
By: Bridgett Bell Seconded by: Mitch Foster II
Ishmael Abdul-Salaam was not present during or after the executive session and therefore did not cast a vote.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:01 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Heather Wells
There was no notable discussion on the motion.