Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM
Location
Panera Bread
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, V. Budnik, V. Kushnar, V. Stepanchuk, Y. Brychka
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Soroka
Non Voting Members Present
S. Soroka
Guests Present
D. Goncharov, E. Soroka, G. Fafard, Liliya Soroka
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Soroka called a meeting of the board of directors of Global Leadership Academy to order on Wednesday Feb 21, 2018 at 7:40 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
V. Budnik made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-29-18 Board Meeting on 01-29-18.
D. Grigaltchik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Items
A.
Monthly Expenses
- We received additional reimbursement from Title I which almost depleted our Title I budget.
- We received additional FEFP funds that were budgeted initially. That is why we are not in loss right now.
- The February will show a positive trend because we received mill funding of $214k, which was budgeted. Beginning in April, we will start losing money.
- We anticipate a shortfall in the immediate term but anticipate that it will balance out by the end of the fiscal year.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No public comments
IV. Reports and Presentations
A.
Board Member Report
No board member report
B.
Communications to the Board
- Y. Brychka donated a 53 foot truck of snacks from FEMA to Global Outreach students
C.
Academic Report
Grades 3-8 Math iReady Reports
- September 2017: 11% of our red students moved up to yellow or green in 3.5 months.
- December 2017: 19% increase in students that are “on or above grade level” (doubled)
- September 2017: 17% of our red students moved up to yellow or green in 3.5 months.
- December 2017: 15% increase in students that are “on or above grade level
V. Discussion Items
A.
Financial Report
D. Goncharov provided a Financial Report. Details are presented in the report attached.
B.
Local Capital Improvement Revenue
- District has raised concern to not spend given funds
- If the law suit is invalidated and in favor of the district, the capital outlay funds are required to be returned
C.
Change in Academic Leadership
- Mrs. Bolton is no longer a middle school principal for GOCA
- Mrs. Dozier is not longer an ESE Coach for GOCA as well
- Mrs. Fafard is currently the principal for Global with Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Matt present as Assistant Principals
D.
Kindergarten Enrollment Strategic Plan
- Purpose: Exposure to socialization and school routines before KG school year, recruitment for KG enrollment
- Guidelines for Enrollees: Proof of prior VPK education, past health history, current immunizations and Parent Contract
- Biggest Benefit of the Program: Recruitment Initiative, socialization prior to KG school year
- Success of The Program: Reimplement program in 18-19 school year with in-house training for RI teachers
- Parties Responsible for The Initiative: Ilya Soroka and Erica Murray
E.
Florida Kids Therapy Services
- Renewal of contract with Florida Kids Therapy Services LLC
- Agreement remains the same but for $1 / hour cheaper for the next academic year than this year.
F.
CAO Accomodation
- Mrs. Fafard requested to not be on campus on Tuesday's and Friday's for personal reasons. She will be available 24/7 for contact and questions on the days that she is gone and will be working from home on those two days.
VI. Action Items
A.
Temporary Approval for CAO Accomodation
D. Grigaltchik made a motion to Temporary approve accomodation for CAO until next board meeting.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Kindergarten Enrollment Strategic Plan
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Kindergarten Enrollment Strategic Plan.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Therapy Services Agreement
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Therapy Services Agreement.
D. Grigaltchik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Financial Report
Y. Brychka made a motion to Approve the Financial Report and Monthly Expenses.
D. Grigaltchik 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 8:24 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Budnik