Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
K-12 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
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Previous Board Minutes 6/26/25
B.
Approve Previous Board Minutes 6/30/25
C.
June Financial Statements
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
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Global Arts 2025 PTO Board
Lianna Knight recommends the approval of the new 2025 PTO Board Members, as several previous members have relocated.
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.
There are preliminary end-year financials for the schools, which show a very strong performance at the schools.