Global Leadership Academy

K-12 Board of Directors Meeting

K-12

Date and Time

Tuesday August 8, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

Location

1252 Fromage Way, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Anna Korchuk 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Larry Williams 1 m
II. Consent Agenda 4:33 PM
  A. Approve Previous Board Minutes 06-29-2023 Approve Minutes Larry Williams 1 m
     
  B. Annual/Monthly Financials (K-12) June 2023 Vote Dmitriy Goncharov 2 m
   

Annual Financial Report 2022-2023

 

K8 Monthly Financials - June 2023

HS Monthly Financials - June 2023

Intercoastal Monthly Financials - June 2023

 
  C. Ziegler Engagement for GOCA Intercoastal Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

GOCA needs to engage with a Investment Bank to pursue 2023 Bonds for the purchase and construction of GOCA Intercoastal building.

 
  D. High School Wellness Policy Vote Luann Hoyseth 2 m
   

HS reviewed and updated the school wellness policy. The National School Lunch Program requires updated Wellness Policy to be reviewed and approved by the Board.

 

 
  E. K-8 Wellness Policy Vote John Galeani 2 m
   

K8 reviewed and updated the school wellness policy. The National School Lunch Program requires updated Wellness Policy to be reviewed and approved by the Board.

 
  F. 2023-2024 Budgets Vote Dmitriy Goncharov 5 m
   

The budgets for schools were developed by Principals, CEO, Facilities, Finance departments. 

 
  G. 2022-2023 budget amendments Vote Dmitriy Goncharov 2 m
   

The schools received more grants than were originally budgeted and the board needs to approve amendments to the budgets in order to stay compliant.

 
  H. Policy on Instructional and Reading Materials Vote Julie Hemphill 2 m
   

To ensure compliance with Florida laws on review of instructional materials, this policy is submitted for the board's review and approval.

 
  I. Deaf/Hard of Hearing Vendor Contract - Dawn Preston Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Vendor contract renewal for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services.

 
  J. 2023-24 Paid Time Off Policy Vote Julie Hemphill 2 m
   

In response to the Employee Benefits Survey sent in April 2023, GOCA would like to increase PTO Days to 10 days (8 previously), allow 50% to be loaded in Aug/50% in Jan, and allow up to 8 days to be rolled over next summer.

 
  K. 2023-24 Compensation Policy Vote Julie Hemphill 2 m
   

This is an updated version of what was approved in the Spring - 3 key changes include recognizing certified years of experience in a private school, including the $3500 core area stipend to apply to 3-12 Interventionist positions, and adding an 11-month contract option for deans, coaches or guidance counselors based on principal discretion and budget.

 
  L. Curriculum Review Vote Julie Hemphill 5 m
   

Each year, schools go through a process of working with coaches, administrators and teachers to evaluate their needs and select curriculum from the FLDOE state adoption list. 
The materials selected are submitted to the board for approval.

 
  M. 2023-2024 Employee Handbook Vote Julie Hemphill 5 m
   

This Employee Handbook version has been updated with new legislative requirements and cultural shifts in conjunction with legal counsel, and will be the basis of HR's Employee Orientation during pre-planning week.

 
  N. K-12 Student Safety and Welfare Policy Vote Julie Hemphill 2 m
   

GOCA has developed policies around school safety and welfare in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.0018 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring. Each year schools update their individual safety plans to reflect any needed changes. These safety policies are presented to the board for review and approval.

 
III. Public Comments 5:09 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss 5 m
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda 5:14 PM
  A. Approval of Consent Agenda Vote Larry Williams 1 m
V. Discussion Items 5:15 PM
  A. Ratification of formation of GOCA Properties Intercoastal, LLC Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

GOCA properties Intercoastal llc, was formed to acquire the land for the expansion of GOCA Intercoastal like GOCA Properties LLC. It is owned by the GOCA Board. 

 
  B. Approval of the Certificate of Corporate Resolutions of Global Outreach Charter Academy, Inc., relating to the purchase of the GOCA Intercoastal property by GOCA Properties Intercoastal, LLC, and entering into the interim loan. Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

The GOCA Resolution that approves the Loan, Acquisition and approval of transfer by wire of a total of $56,684.03 (representing $25,000 Origination Fee + $31,684.03) from GOCA Properties, LLC, to Greenaccess, LLC, pursuant to the attached Loan Closing Invoice, in connection with the interim loan from EB-5 Charter School Redeployment Fund, LLC, to finance purchase of property at 13720 McCormick Road by GOCA Properties Intercoastal, LLC.  GOCA Properties Intercoastal, LLC, will transfer the property to GOCA Properties, LLC, when the interim loan is refinanced in October/November 2023.

 
  C. Approval of the Amended Reimbursement Resolution, relating to financing the GOCA Intercoastal project with the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds. Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

We increased the borrowing amount because there is a possibility to fund field construction for GOCA K8. 

 
  D. Reimbursement and Assignment Agreement with Seminole Educational Facilities. Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Approve the Reimbursement and Assignment Agreement as presented and reviewed by the Arnold law firm. 

 
VI. Board Comments 5:23 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote