Final

Global Leadership Academy

K-12 Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 30, 2024 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   Yekaterina Degtyareva 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Larry Williams 1 m
II. Consent Agenda 4:33 PM
  A. Approve Previous Board Minutes 9/30/24 Approve Minutes Larry Williams 1 m
     
  B. September Financial Statements Vote Dmitriy Goncharov 1 m
   

K8 Discovery Monthly Financials - September 2024
HS Monthly Financials - September 2024
K-8 Intercoastal Monthly Financials - September 2024
K-8 Arts Monthly Financials -  September 2024

  
  C. Title IX Policy Vote Julie Hemphill 2 m
   

Institutions receiving federal funding should adopt a Title IX policy outlining the procedures for conducting investigations in accordance with the law.

  
III. Public Comments 4:37 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss 5 m
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda 4:42 PM
  A. Approval of Consent Agenda Vote Larry Williams 5 m
V. Discussion Items 4:47 PM
  A. Purchase of bus Vote Ilya Soroka 1 m
   

During the last board meeting, the board approved the purchase of a school bus. After further consultation with school principals and sports coordinators, it has been determined that purchasing two 15-passenger vans would be a more efficient solution. These vans do not require a CDL to operate, allowing more flexibility in staffing, and they can be used by multiple teams simultaneously.

The cost of new Sprinter vans, equipped with rear storage space for luggage, is approximately $80,000 each. While it seems a lot of money, the service and maintenance for these vans are projected to be 3-4 times less expensive than that of a traditional school bus. We might explore more affordable, used vans or considering slightly smaller models that can still accommodate 15 passengers.

We request the board's approval to purchase two 15-passenger vans instead of a school bus. The cost not to exceed $160,000 for both. We ask the board to approve financing/(commercial lease) the vans if we find it to be more beneficial for the schools at the interest rate not to exceed 8% and for no longer than 5 years.

  
  B. FTE Update Discuss Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

FTE Update based on October Count

Intercoastal - 430

Discovery - 1066

Kodiak High School - 622

Arts - 410

 

  
VI. Board Comments 4:50 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote