Global Leadership Academy

Minutes

K-12 Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday July 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Location

4660 Lusso Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32246

 

K-12 Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, July 24 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Directors Present

C. Hearn, L. Kolyesnik, L. Williams, V. Budnik, V. Kushnar

Directors Absent

V. Sendetskiy, Y. Brychka

Guests Present

G. Stickel, I. Soroka, J. Chisholm, J. Galeani, J. Hemphill, L. Hoyseth, L. Knight, Y. Degtyareva

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Williams called a meeting of the board of directors of Global Leadership Academy to order on Thursday Jul 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Previous Board Minutes 6/26/25

C. Hearn made a motion to approve the minutes from K-12 Board of Directors Meeting on 06-26-25.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Previous Board Minutes 6/30/25

C. Hearn made a motion to approve the minutes from K-12 Board of Directors Meeting on 06-30-25.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

June Financial Statements

There are preliminary end-year financials for the schools, which show a very strong performance at the schools. 

D.

Amendment of 24-25 budgets

Recommendation to approve the amended budgets as presented. 

E.

Additional CSP funds

The state has allocated an additional $200,000 for the Arts and Intercoastal schools. It is recommended to approve the additional CSP funds, which our grant writer Milena coordinated with the schools to allocate toward urgently needed items. Both amendments include detailed budgets and procurement quotes.

F.

Updated Student Code of Conduct

Recommendation to review and approve the updated Student Code of Conduct Policy.

G.

Dismissal Policy

Recommendation to review and approve the updated Dismissal Policy.

H.

Employee Handbook Update 25-26

Recommendation to review and approve the updated Employee Handbook 25-26.

I.

Instructional Staff Arrest Reporting Policy

This policy sets requirements for staff self-reporting of arrests and criminal offenses and outlines the school’s obligations for timely response and removal from the classroom, as required by law.

J.

Wireless Communication Devices Policy

This policy addresses the use of cell phones and similar devices by students during the school day and school events. The policy reflects statutory restrictions under HB 1105 (2025) and § 1006.07(2)(n), Florida Statutes, and includes enforcement mechanisms, defined exceptions, and a requirement that the policy be included in the Student/Parent Handbook.

K.

Threat Management Policy

This policy establishes school-based protocols for assessing and managing potential threats. It includes team composition, evaluation procedures, documentation standards, and coordination with law enforcement and mental health professionals.

L.

Student Welfare Policy

This policy outlines parent notification requirements and procedures relating to student well-being, including health services and instruction. It also provides a framework for resolving parental concerns at the school, district, and state levels.

III. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Consent Agenda

L. Kolyesnik made a motion to approve the consent agenda items presented.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Global Arts 2025 PTO Board

C. Hearn made a motion to approval of the 2025 Global Arts PTO Board Members.
L. Kolyesnik seconded the motion.

Lianna Knight recommends the approval of the new 2025 PTO Board Members, as several previous members have relocated.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Academic Update

Julie Hemphill presented the  2024-2025 academic data report highlights the progress of Discovery, Intercoastal, HS, and Arts campuses. Each campus shows measurable improvement aligned with the mission.

V. Board Comments

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Williams