Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting - RESCHEDULED
Date and Time
Monday February 25, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location
9570 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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, Y. Brychka
Directors Absent
V. Stepanchuk
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Soroka
Non Voting Members Present
S. Soroka
Guests Present
A. Korchuk, Erica Murray, Ilya Soroka, Joseph Chisholm, Liliya Soroka, Slavic Goryuk, Svetlana Gonchareva, V. Chizh
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
V. Budnik called a meeting of the board of directors of Global Leadership Academy to order on Monday Feb 25, 2019 at 4:20 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
V. Budnik made a motion to approve minutes from the Monthly Board Meeting on 01-11-19 Monthly Board Meeting on 01-11-19.
D. Grigaltchik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No public comment to report
III. Reports and Presentations
A.
Board Member Report
- No Board Report was presented
B.
Communications to the Board
- There is no communication to report to the board.
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Facilities Update
- Mr. Slavik discussed the condition of the current GOCA building.
- All of the issues with the windows have been fixed.
- There is a problem with the exhaust in the bathrooms. The system that was installed is not working properly and the units are currently down. The air is not being properly cleaned because of the units being down.
- The current owners of the building have submitted a notice of increase in rent from $14 sq/ft to $16 sq/ft. The increase is negotiable because the building needs several upgrades and fixes.
- Mr. Chisholm suggested to consult with a real estate broker to help with the negotiation of the rent increase.
- The board agreed that it is best to consult with a real estate lawyer to discuss a fair increase in the rate based on the current condition of the building. After consultation with a professional, and all research is conducted, the board will vote and submit a letter to the owner of the building on the rate.
- All of the issues with the windows have been fixed.
- There is a problem with the exhaust in the bathrooms. The system that was installed is not working properly and the units are currently down. The air is not being properly cleaned because of the units being down.
- The current owners of the building have submitted a notice of increase in rent from $14 sq/ft to $16 sq/ft. The increase is negotiable because the building needs several upgrades and fixes.
- Mr. Chisholm suggested to consult with a real estate broker to help with the negotiation of the rent increase.
- The board agreed that it is best to consult with a real estate lawyer to discuss a fair increase in the rate based on the current condition of the building. After consultation with a professional, and all research is conducted, the board will vote and submit a letter to the owner of the building on the rate.
B.
District Site-Visit Results Update
- Mrs. Murray presented the Site Visit Results
- The school received full compliance in all department reviews
- Curriculum & Teaching Strategies received 4 categories in full compliance and 8 were in partial compliance. Per Mrs. Murray observation, the site-visit team did not sit thru the entire duration of the lessons, and therefore, did not receive enough information to make the judgement to not receive full-compliance.
- The directors created an action plan to bring the non-compliance areas into full compliance.
- The school received full compliance in all department reviews
- Curriculum & Teaching Strategies received 4 categories in full compliance and 8 were in partial compliance. Per Mrs. Murray observation, the site-visit team did not sit thru the entire duration of the lessons, and therefore, did not receive enough information to make the judgement to not receive full-compliance.
- The directors created an action plan to bring the non-compliance areas into full compliance.
C.
Student Data Performance - UPDATE
- Mrs. Murray presented the current Student Mid-Year Data Review. She discussed the current I-Ready results and student performance data.
- There was an increase in Reading proficiency by 20%
- Mrs. Murray reviewed the current action plan to prepare students for testing.
- There was an increase in Reading proficiency by 20%
- Mrs. Murray reviewed the current action plan to prepare students for testing.
D.
GOCARizing Mid-Year Review
- Mrs. Goncharev presented the Mid-Year review for 21st Century (GOCARizing)
- The program has a high percentage of parent involvement
- Training and professional development of teachers is very crucial in the success of the programs. The teachers work very hard in making the program thrive
- Student enrollment in the program increased by 100% based on the previous year numbers.
- The program has a high percentage of parent involvement
- Training and professional development of teachers is very crucial in the success of the programs. The teachers work very hard in making the program thrive
- Student enrollment in the program increased by 100% based on the previous year numbers.
E.
Substitute Contract
- A new company is proposed to be used as a substitute company.
- Mrs. Korchuk reviewed the conditions of the contract.
- The board agreed that it will be beneficial to the school to hire the company.
- Mrs. Korchuk reviewed the conditions of the contract.
- The board agreed that it will be beneficial to the school to hire the company.
F.
Preliminary Organizational Chart : School Year 2019-2020
- Mr. Soroka presented the Preliminary Organizational Chart for school year 2019-2020
- It has been recommended by the admin and directors to offer the position of principal to Mrs.Toni Previllon.
- It has been recommended by the admin and directors to offer the position of principal to Mrs.Toni Previllon.
G.
High School Proposal 2019-2020 : Update
- Mr.Soroka presented a current update on the High School Proposal. With the approval of the new high school, the same organizational chart will be implemented as the one for the middle school 2019-2020.
H.
Charter School Renewal Contract - Update
- Mr. Soroka presented the current status of the Charter School Renewal Contract.
V. Action Items
A.
Substitute Contract
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve the contract subject to the review by the school lawyer.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Organizational Chart : School Year 2019-2020
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve the process preliminary organizational chart.
D. Grigaltchik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Facility Update
D. Grigaltchik made a motion to Authorize staff to consult with commercial real estate brokerage experts regarding lease options and renewing lease.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. 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 6:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Budnik
D. Grigaltchik made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.