Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday October 20, 2017 at 7:30 AM
The Mission of Global Outreach Charter Academy is to deliver a first-class academic program that offers a unique foreign language and multicultural curriculum, empowering students to have a competitive edge in the global vision.
Directors Present
D. Grigaltchik (remote), V. Budnik, V. Kushnar, Y. Brychka
Directors Absent
V. Stepanchuk
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Soroka
Non Voting Members Present
S. Soroka
Guests Present
D. Goncharov, E. Soroka, G. Fafard, K. Bolton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
V. Kushnar called a meeting of the board of directors of Global Leadership Academy to order on Friday Oct 20, 2017 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
V. Kushnar made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-15-17 Board Meeting on 09-15-17.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Items
A.
Monthly Expenses
Y. Brychka made a motion to approve monthly expenses.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No public comment
IV. Reports and Presentations
A.
Board Member Report
No board member report
B.
Academic Report
- Wendy Neal is no longer employed as an elementary school principal at Global Outreach; a teacher was removed due to an inappropriate action
- Erica Murray is the new elementary school assistant principal
- 10 day October count is over
- Learning walks will be initiated to maintain order and keep up with classroom management
- Middle school teachers gather with their instructional coach to elevate the bar for our education
- Report cards are going out October 25
- Tags/ Necklaces will be passed out instead of using certificates for awards
C.
Communications to the Board
No communications
V. Discussion Items
A.
Financial Report
- millage funds and Title I funds have not been received yet, which contributed towards the shortfall in budget. In addition, additional funding is being spent to improve school grade. Part of Title I funds are anticipated to be received before the end of the year. Millage funding is anticipated to be received in March 2018.
- additional money will be spent in order to improve school grade
B.
Internal Financial Control Policy
- new changes are in the attached document and are coded in red
C.
Projects Timeline
- Mr. Soroka explained the 3 year project expansion plan and new applications for the new upcoming school.
D.
Legal Issue
- our attorney is working with the district to fix the issue
E.
Grant Update
- received a grant for a playground
- 21 century did not receive money from the district
F.
Ammendment to New Rent
- agreement with the landlord was made to move to the 3rd floor
- in order to compensate for the move, rent will be raised by $1 per square foot
G.
October FTE update
- all errors will be fixed by November 8
H.
Site Visit
- November 6th is the site visit from the district
I.
FL School Recognition Program
- additional money was received due to school improvement grade
- money can be used for extra staff, bonuses for teachers, performance bonuses or purchasing new appliances
J.
Milena's Renewal Conract
- Milena is in charge of school grant
- contract remained the same as the previous year
K.
Komarov's Renewal Contract
- The board discussed renewal of contract with Komarov to continue to manage school website.
VI. Action Items
A.
Approve Internal Financial Control Policy
V. Budnik made a motion to approve financial control policy.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Project Timeline
V. Kushnar made a motion to approve projects timeline.
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Amendment to New Rent
Y. Brychka made a motion to approve amendment to new rent.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Milena's Renewal Contract
V. Kushnar made a motion to approve Milena's renewal contract.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Komarov's Renewal Contract
V. Kushnar made a motion to approve Komarov's renewal contract.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. 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 9:26 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Kushnar