Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting: K-12
K-12
Date and Time
Thursday September 30, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
1252 Fromage Way, 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
C. Hearn (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
A. Korchuk, D. Goncharov, J. Chisholm (remote), Liliana Komisarenko, Tim Coleman, V. Chizh, ilyasorokajax@gmail.com, lkomisarenko@gocacademy.com
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 Thursday Sep 30, 2021 at 4:39 PM.
II. Approve Previous Board Minutes
A.
Approve Previous Board Meeting Minutes
V. Kushnar made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting: K-12 on 08-20-21.
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Previous Board Meeting Minutes
Y. Brychka made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting: K-12 on 09-22-21.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No Public Comment
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Financial Audit (K-8)
- Mr. Tim Coleman, CPA, audited FY 2020-2021 and reported his findings. All items were found in compliance.
- K-8 is found in a good financial situation and all funds are accounted for and balanced.
- No audit adjustments were needed.
- K-8 is found in a good financial situation and all funds are accounted for and balanced.
- No audit adjustments were needed.
B.
Financial Audit (HS)
- Mr. Tim Coleman, CPA, audited FY 2020-2021 and reported his findings. All items were found in compliance.
- No audit adjustments were needed.
- All funds were balanced per approved budget.
- No audit adjustments were needed.
- All funds were balanced per approved budget.
C.
Development Department Update
- Mrs. Milena, Development Department, reviewed the current status of the GOCA White Papers.
- Various versions were created for different audiences.
- White papers will help to continue GOCA expansion, and have a positive influence on various local communities.
- Various versions were created for different audiences.
- White papers will help to continue GOCA expansion, and have a positive influence on various local communities.
D.
Board Member Resignation- Vitaliy Stepanchuk
- Mrs. Korchuk, presented the board member, Vitaliy Stepanchuk, who has decided to resign from his current treasury of the board seat. Mr. Stepanchuk role as treasurer will need to be temporary delegated to another board member.
- Board discussed their current options and recommend for Board Member, Veniamin Kushnar, to assume all roles as Treasury of the Board.
- There will need to be transitional time of at least 30-60 days until the new Treasure Appointee, Veniamin Kushnir completes the process.
- Due to the transitional time that is needed for the new Board Treasury to complete all documents for the new role, Mr. Stepanchuk will continue to sign checks until transition for Mr. Veniamin Kushnar is complete.
- Board discussed their current options and recommend for Board Member, Veniamin Kushnar, to assume all roles as Treasury of the Board.
- There will need to be transitional time of at least 30-60 days until the new Treasure Appointee, Veniamin Kushnir completes the process.
- Due to the transitional time that is needed for the new Board Treasury to complete all documents for the new role, Mr. Stepanchuk will continue to sign checks until transition for Mr. Veniamin Kushnar is complete.
E.
Board Selection Committee
- Mr. Soroka discussed the option to create a Board Member selection committee.
- Committee will include 3 members, with 1 of the members a current board member.
- Board agrees to move forward and begin the process of selecting Board Selection Committee Members.
- Committee will include 3 members, with 1 of the members a current board member.
- Board agrees to move forward and begin the process of selecting Board Selection Committee Members.
F.
School Cleaning Contact (K8)
- Mrs. Korchuk, COO, reviewed cleaning vendor contract for both Cub and Grizzly campuses.
- Several quotes have been presented and it was recommended by the Campus Operations and Facilities department to approve East Coast Quality and Cleaning Company.
- Several quotes have been presented and it was recommended by the Campus Operations and Facilities department to approve East Coast Quality and Cleaning Company.
The submitted bids are as follows:
- Board reviewed the options and agrees to select the recommended vendor, East Coast Quality and Cleaning Company, for cleaning services at K-8 campuses.
G.
Wellness Policy 2021-2022 (HS)
- Mrs. Komisarenko, presented the Wellness Policy for HS for 2021-2022.
- Board reviewed the policy and agrees to go ahead and approve the policy.
- Board reviewed the policy and agrees to go ahead and approve the policy.
H.
Teachers On Demand, INC - Substitute Teachers (Preferred Vendor)
- Mrs. Korchuk, reviewed the current contract from the Substitute preferred vendor company.
- Teachers on Demand has been provided reliable support for substitute needs and recruiting.
- It is recommended to continue services with the vendor.
- Board agrees to continue with the preferred Vendor.
- Teachers on Demand has been provided reliable support for substitute needs and recruiting.
- It is recommended to continue services with the vendor.
- Board agrees to continue with the preferred Vendor.
I.
Bleachers Bid: K8
- Mr. David, K8 Principal, presented 3 bids for bleachers for the K8 Gym.
3 Bid were presented:
- Athletic Resources, Inc. - $20,250.00
- Steve Wards & Associates - $40,000.00
- Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment - 26,875.00
- School Principal and Facilities department recommend to contract Athletic Resources, Inc.
- Board reviewed all submitted bids and recommend Athletic Resources, Inc as well.
V. Action Items
A.
Financial Audit (K-8)
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Financial Audit (HS)
V. Kushnar made a motion to Approve.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Board Selection Committee
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
School Cleaning Contact
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve.
C. Hearn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Wellness Policy 2021-2022 (HS)
C. Hearn made a motion to Approve.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Teachers On Demand, INC - Substitute Teachers (Preferred Vendor)
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve.
C. Hearn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Amendment Action Item : New Board Member Treasury Appointee, Veniamin Kushnar
V. Budnik made a motion to Approves to appoint Board Member Veniamin Kushnar as Treasurer to replace previous seat of Mr. Vitaliy Stepanchuk.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Amendment Action Item : New Board Treasury Transitional Period
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve for board member, VItaliy Stepanchuk, to continue treasurer duties during the transitional, until new Board Treasurer, Veniamin Kushnar, completes all appropriate documentation for treasurer role.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Bleachers Bid: K8
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve bid from Athletic Resources, Inc.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 5:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Chizh