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Welcome and Call to Order

Meeting was called to order at 6:01PM.

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.

Approval of Minutes from January 19, 2021

The Finance Committee met on Tuesday January 19th, 2021 @6:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 1 hours and 46 minutes long meeting. Present: Cheryl Parker, Kimnese Abdul-Salaam, Bridgett Bell, Willie G. Davis, Jr., Virginia Smith, Mitch Foster II Not Present: none The members considered the following items: 1. Public Meeting Details 2. Welcome and Call to Order 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes from Nov 10, 2020 5. PTO Financials 6. Financial Review 7. Facility Improvements 8. Fundraiser, Sponsorship, & Grant Updates 9. Other 10. Future Business The committee considered 6 motions, of which 5 passed, and 0 failed: 1. Approve the agenda as submitted (passed) 2. Approve the minutes as submitted (passed) 3. Approve the FFCRA extension to pay for leave through March 31, 2021, retroactive to January 1, 2021. (passed) 4. Approve the amended Post COVID-19 Closure Employee Return-to-Work Handbook (tabled) 5. Amend the agenda to discuss reimbursement for SHRM-CP for a staff member. (passed) 6. Approve $1,914.20 reimbursement for cost of the SHRM-CP exam and prep courses. (passed) The meeting adjourned at 7:54PM

PTO Financials

Financial Review

1. FY21 YTD (January 2021) - Candy
2. Account balance transfer/savings options – Candy. The interest rates for CDs are extremely low in the current market. Short-term investments are more viable in today's market (municipal bonds).
3. Professional development reimbursement requests (2) - Tabled until policy is developed by Governance.
4. Additional pay – (2 employees for work on Sundays related to the pandemic). One employee is hourly and will be covered through overtime. The second employee is salaried and is working 6 days per week.
5. HVAC loan with DLL - Balance $655,437.08 – Lender will not accept lump sum payment, only note, or pay in full
6. Student Open Enrollment has started for new families – Feb. 2^nd – 16^th and Virtual lottery – Feb. 23^rd

Facility Improvements

1. Interactive boards
2. Kiet said yes – Wi-Fi will support smart boards
3. Hanover increase of estimated $200 annually
4. Capital City – electric capacity ability – awaiting Chris’ response
5. Facility Grant - LED Light quotes
6. Janitorial Services update
7. Basement renovation update. Clearing out basement, scheduling walk-through, and bid process.
8. HVAC updates & GPS Ionization option                           

Fundraiser, Sponsorship, & Grant Updates

1. Facilities grant update
2. CSP COVID Waiver Grant Awards

Other

Future Business

• Resurface tennis courts, football/track field, baseball field, and courtyard (discuss artificial turf or pavers).
• Activity vans for small groups.
• Remodel the conference room and library.
• Strategic plan update
• Leader in Color – Principal’s request
• Air purifiers
• Textbook adoption for middle school language arts
• STEM certification

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:43 pm