Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Emergency Board Meeting
Covid_19: Virtual Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location
Vitalina Chizh is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: GOCA Emergency Board Meeting
Time: Apr 15, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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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
C. Hearn (remote), V. Budnik (remote), V. Kushnar (remote), V. Stepanchuk (remote), Y. Brychka (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Grigaltchik, J. Montero
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Soroka (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
S. Soroka (remote)
Guests Present
A. Korchuk (remote), David Soroka, J. Chisholm (remote), Liliya Soroka, V. Chizh (remote)
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 Wednesday Apr 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
-No public comment recorded
III. Discussion Items
A.
Principal Nomination (K-8): School Year 2020-2021
- Mrs. Korchuk has notified that the interim Principal, Mrs. Soroka, will not continue into the next 2020-2021 school year, and the remaining of the 2019-2020 school year. She has enjoyed the experience, and is very grateful for the opportunity.
- It has been recommended to appoint Mr. David Soroka as school Principal for the end of this school year and into the next school year.
- Many candidates were reviewed and approached to submit their candidacy. All other potential candidates have voiced that they would prefer to remain in their current position, and have recommended Mr. David Soroka as the most capable candidate to take this position.
- The previous school principal, and assistant principal both recommend David Soroka as a candidate for this position.
- Mr. David Soroka believes that he has a strong plan on how to help continue on having the operations of the school to run smoothly.
- Mr. David's previous Discipline responsibilities will be assumed by Mrs. Padilla.
- Board Member, Cheryl Hearn, believes David is a very good candidate to fill this position.
- Board Member, Victoria Budnik, has asked Mr. David in what areas he believes he will struggle in during the transition, as well as who will be on his team.
- Mr. David will work closely with Mrs. Rivers, for the academic side. Mrs. Padilla will assume all Discipline for K-8, and Mrs. Roman will assist in the Cub campus Discipline.
- Mr. David will receive all coaching that is necessary for this position to be successfully transitioned to him.
- The Board agrees that this nomination for the Principal is in the best interest of GOCA.
- It has been recommended to appoint Mr. David Soroka as school Principal for the end of this school year and into the next school year.
- Many candidates were reviewed and approached to submit their candidacy. All other potential candidates have voiced that they would prefer to remain in their current position, and have recommended Mr. David Soroka as the most capable candidate to take this position.
- The previous school principal, and assistant principal both recommend David Soroka as a candidate for this position.
- Mr. David Soroka believes that he has a strong plan on how to help continue on having the operations of the school to run smoothly.
- Mr. David's previous Discipline responsibilities will be assumed by Mrs. Padilla.
- Board Member, Cheryl Hearn, believes David is a very good candidate to fill this position.
- Board Member, Victoria Budnik, has asked Mr. David in what areas he believes he will struggle in during the transition, as well as who will be on his team.
- Mr. David will work closely with Mrs. Rivers, for the academic side. Mrs. Padilla will assume all Discipline for K-8, and Mrs. Roman will assist in the Cub campus Discipline.
- Mr. David will receive all coaching that is necessary for this position to be successfully transitioned to him.
- The Board agrees that this nomination for the Principal is in the best interest of GOCA.
B.
Moving Quotes
- Mrs. Korchuk has presented the updated quotes from Baymeadows and Suddath.
- On Previous board meeting, 3 quotes were presented, but no vote took place because there were additional questions about truck/trailer rental from the 3 companies. 2 of the companies have provided quotes for the additional trucks/trailers, while the 3rd company did not provide a quote.
- Baymeadows company has given a flat rate for all services. This is the recommended choice because the company is cheaper, and provides more options.
- Suddath, has given a higher quote and do not offer all of the options that are necessary to help assist with the move.
- The board agrees that it is best to go with the quote given by Baymeadows, because it is a cheaper option, that also provides more options.
- On Previous board meeting, 3 quotes were presented, but no vote took place because there were additional questions about truck/trailer rental from the 3 companies. 2 of the companies have provided quotes for the additional trucks/trailers, while the 3rd company did not provide a quote.
- Baymeadows company has given a flat rate for all services. This is the recommended choice because the company is cheaper, and provides more options.
- Suddath, has given a higher quote and do not offer all of the options that are necessary to help assist with the move.
- The board agrees that it is best to go with the quote given by Baymeadows, because it is a cheaper option, that also provides more options.
C.
Loan Application for PPP funds: Update
- Mr. Dmitriy updated the Board on the submission of the Application of the PPP Loan. GOCA was 1st in line for submission.
- SunFlower bank was not able to proceed in giving GOCA the loan because the school did not have a bank account with SunFlower.
- Mr. Dmitriy applied for the loan PPP Loan with WellsFargo, and PayPal, and our application is currently in the que waiting to be reviewed.
- SunFlower bank was not able to proceed in giving GOCA the loan because the school did not have a bank account with SunFlower.
- Mr. Dmitriy applied for the loan PPP Loan with WellsFargo, and PayPal, and our application is currently in the que waiting to be reviewed.
D.
Impact Building Request
- Mr. Soroka has informed the Board that the tenants of the Impact Building are asking to remain in the Impact longer than previously agreed, and have asked GOCA if they can also temporarily occupy the High School Building.
- Impact has asked to continue on using the Impact Building for their Church services, on specified Days and times.
- GOCA Administration has deemed it to not being possible for Impact High school to occupy the GOCA High School building at the same time as the GOCA Students and Admin occupy that space. - - GOCA Administration will meet with Impact Tenants to discuss the Terms of Continued Use of the Sanctuary Space with Impact until December 1st.
- GOCA Administration is in consideration to allow Impact to remain in the Impact Building longer because it can help move the moving date of the GOCA Campuses by a few weeks earlier than originally expected, because the construction of the buildings will begin sooner with the agreement.
- Impact will be charged rent if they will remain as Tenants in the Impact longer than originally agreed on.
- GOCA will benefit in this agreement by having Phase 3 of the construction to begin earlier.
- Board members will join the discussion with the Impact Representatives on 4/16/2020 on the terms of the extended occupancy of the building.
- Impact has asked to continue on using the Impact Building for their Church services, on specified Days and times.
- GOCA Administration has deemed it to not being possible for Impact High school to occupy the GOCA High School building at the same time as the GOCA Students and Admin occupy that space. - - GOCA Administration will meet with Impact Tenants to discuss the Terms of Continued Use of the Sanctuary Space with Impact until December 1st.
- GOCA Administration is in consideration to allow Impact to remain in the Impact Building longer because it can help move the moving date of the GOCA Campuses by a few weeks earlier than originally expected, because the construction of the buildings will begin sooner with the agreement.
- Impact will be charged rent if they will remain as Tenants in the Impact longer than originally agreed on.
- GOCA will benefit in this agreement by having Phase 3 of the construction to begin earlier.
- Board members will join the discussion with the Impact Representatives on 4/16/2020 on the terms of the extended occupancy of the building.
E.
Mr. Soroka Update
- Mr. Soroka, is recommending to change the annual board meeting to Tennessee, in the mountains, for 4 days.
- Mr. Jesus Montero, Board Member, has submitted a resignation letter.
- Next Board meeting will have new candidate resumes for the GOCA Board.
- Mr. Jesus Montero, Board Member, has submitted a resignation letter.
- Next Board meeting will have new candidate resumes for the GOCA Board.
IV. Action Items
A.
Principal Nomination (K-8): School Year 2020-2021
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Mr. David Soroka to be the School Principal.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Moving Quotes
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve to the quote for Baymeadows Moving Company.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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 5:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Chizh