Escuela Avancemos! Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting (Virtual)
Date and Time
Wednesday August 5, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US) +1 413-497-4036
PIN: 422 424 638#
MISSION STATEMENT: Prepare, educate, and inspire every child, every day to be lifelong leaders and learners in our 21st-century world.
Directors Present
C. Stamatin (remote), L. Chittum (remote), M. Barbour (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Bordeianu
Guests Present
A. Ulloa (remote), Akash Raje, J. Joubert (remote), L. Coggins (remote), L. McClintic (remote), Luna Terauchi, S. Johnson (remote), S. Yassine (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Stamatin called a meeting of the board of directors of Escuela Avancemos! Academy to order on Wednesday Aug 5, 2020 at 6:35 PM.
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
L. Chittum made a motion to approve August 25, 2020 board meeting agenda.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bordeianu |
Absent
|
| M. Barbour |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| L. Chittum |
Aye
|
| C. Stamatin |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda Item
A.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
L. Chittum made a motion to approve the minutes from Escuela Avancemos Board Meeting (Virtual) on 06-23-20.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Chittum |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| C. Stamatin |
Aye
|
| A. Bordeianu |
Absent
|
| M. Barbour |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Resolution approving the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
M. Barbour made a motion to approve the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan ("Preparedness Plan") and Approval of Charter Contract Amendment.
M. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bordeianu |
Absent
|
| L. Chittum |
Aye
|
| C. Stamatin |
Aye
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| M. Barbour |
Aye
|
V. Extended Public Comment:
A.
This public comment section is reserved for all remaining comments.
No extended public comments at this time.
VI. Board Comments
A.
Authorizer Comments
Jennifer Joubert, Central Michigan University's Field Operations Representative shared announcements from the center. An executive order extension from Governor Gretchen Whitmer allowing virtual board meetings until 28 days after the pandemic. The Title IX Regulations Board Policy will need to be on the agenda for the next scheduled board meeting. Michigan Department of Education announced an Education Equity Fund Grant opportunity for eligible schools and Escuela Avancemos Academy is on the list. Dr. Coggins stated that the academy has already initiated the application. The team is shining through this challenging term.
B.
Escuela Avancemos! Academy Board of Directors Comments
Escuela Avancemos Board of Directors welcomed Lyndsey McClintic to the team as our "new" Instructional Leader". Madam President Cristina Stamatin thanked the entire leadership for a stellar well-organized presentation. Phenomenal job! Best wishes to Sean Townsin on his future endeavors and thankful for all the work he has done at the academy.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Reconfirmation of Next Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 6:30 pm at Escuela Avancemos Academy; 2635 Howard St Detroit, MI 48216.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Barbour made a motion to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made.
L. Chittum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Chittum |
Aye
|
| M. Barbour |
Aye
|
| A. Bordeianu |
Absent
|
| M. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| C. Stamatin |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Johnson