Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting: K-12
K-12
Date and Time
Thursday November 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
GOCA High School
Conference Room
1252 Fromage Way, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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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
V. Budnik, V. Kushnar, Y. Brychka
Directors Absent
C. Hearn
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Soroka
Non Voting Members Present
S. Soroka
Guests Present
A. Korchuk, D. Goncharov, J. Chisholm (remote), Liliya Soroka, V. Chizh, Y. Degtyareva, ilyasorokajax@gmail.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 Nov 18, 2021 at 4:49 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 09-30-21.
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Previous Board Meeting Minutes
V. Budnik made a motion to approve the minutes from Annual Board Meeting on 08-21-21.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No public comment
IV. Consent Items
A.
Monthly Financials (K8) - September 2021
- All expenses continue to go along with the approved budget lines
B.
Monthly Financials (HS) - September 2021
- All expenses continue to go along with the approved budget lines
C.
Monthly Financials (K8) - October 2021
- All expenses continue to go along with the approved budget lines
D.
Monthly Financials (HS) - October 2021
- All expenses continue to go along with the approved budget lines
V. Discussion Items
A.
GOCA - Lease/Sublease Amendments (K8)
- Mr. Dmitriy, CFO, current contracts stated that payment is determined on a per student basis from the 10 day count in August of school year 2021-2022. Amendment is that is recommended includes a change where the FTE for October count is used for the fees instead of the original 10 day count the beginning of the school year.
B.
GOCA - Lease/Sublease Amendments (HS)
- Mr. Dmitriy, CFO, current contracts stated that payment is determined on a per student basis from the 10 day count in August of school year 2021-2022. Amendment is that is recommended includes a change where the FTE for October count is used for the fees instead of the original 10 day count from the beginning of the school year.
C.
Approval of expenses related to Columbia discovery trip
- Mr. Soroka reviewed the expenses that were incurred during a recent Educational trip to a 3rd world country. The trip served as a means to continue building international relationships with organizations in the world that will help shape the future of GOCA international networks.
- GOCA was able to provide humanitarian assistance to the communities that were visited in Columbia.
D.
Accreditation Update
- Mr. Soroka informed the board of the current status of the accreditation process of GOCA. White papers are in the current approval phases and currently being reviewed and edited by key leaders and will assist in the final phases of the accreditation process.
- Target completion date is end of December 2021. After final approval and publishing of the white papers, all key staff will attend an orientation session to know all important aspects of the white papers and next steps in the accreditation process.
E.
GOCA Properties LLC. Development Budget
- Mr. Soroka presented the proposed development budget for LLC Properties. A very minimal budget was presented to begin the process of expanding GOCA schools nationwide.
- Board members agree that beginning budget is sustainable and will be beneficial to the growth of GOCA Properties LLC.
F.
GF Solutions Contract Addendum
- Mr. Soroka, reviewed the current proposal to amend GF Solutions Contract for 2021-2022. Any future adjustments and changes have a 30 day wait period.
- GF Solutions additional services will include:
1. Establishment and process for GOCA Intercoastal and GOCA Arts school.
2. Train bookkeepers that are hired for GOCA HS, Intercoastal, and GOCA Arts.
3. Additional services for GOCA-HS
4. Redesign workflow and flow of operations of finance department.
G.
Voli Consultants LLC Contract Amendment
- Mr. Soroka presented the current Educational Consultant contract for 2021-2022. It has been noticed the need for the CAO to be full-time on campus to assist with academic progress in all K-12 schools.
- There was a significant positive impact on students and teachers with the addition of CAO and the resources that are brought to the campuses thru Voli Consultant services.
- Board members recommend to change current contract status for Voli Consultant services to full-time status where the services are provided daily for our teachers and students. Board members agree to increase monthly compensation for the consultant services.
H.
DLA Enterprises LLC Contract
- Mr. Soroka presented the current contract for services by DLA Enterprises for consultation services during the planning of GOCA Arts.
- Consultation services are charged at a per hour basis.
- Board recommends to move forward for consultation services of the GOCA Arts planning.
I.
Committee Meeting Update
- Mr. Soroka discussed the previous Board Member Committee Selection meeting.
- Qualities / Characteristics / Qualifications were created for all recommendations and potential candidate submissions.
- Applications are currently being collected and recommendations will be made on the next board meeting.
J.
K-8 Disinfecting Contract
- Mrs. Korchuk, COO, presented the opportunity and need to contract with a disinfectant company. Company will use their ultra-violet equipment in each classroom and will charge per site visit. High success rate is shown for these type of services.
- Company services will be provided on an as-need basis.
- Contract will be funded ESSER Grants.
K.
HS Disinfecting Contract
- Mrs. Korchuk, COO, presented the opportunity and need to contract with a disinfectant company. Company will use their ultra-violet equipment in each classroom and will charge per site visit. High success rate is shown for these type of services.
- Company services will be provided on an as-need basis.
- Contract will be funded ESSER Grants.
L.
FaithBridge Lease for GOCA Intercoastal
- Mr. Soroka reviewed the proposed lease contract for GOCA Intercoastal Building.
- Contract is a payable in equal 12 month installments per year, leased for 5 years.
M.
Athletic Resources Inc
- Mrs. Korchuk, COO, presented the original Athletics Resources Inc contract that was approved.
- An additional two more rows were added to the bleachers. The cost increased to $34,940.
VI. Action Items
A.
GOCA - Lease/Sublease Amendments (K8)
Y. Brychka made a motion to Approve Lease/Sublease Amendments (K8).
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
GOCA - Lease/Sublease Amendments (HS)
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Lease/Sublease Amendments (HS).
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of expenses related to Columbia discovery trip
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve expenses related to Columbia discovery trip.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
GOCA Properties LLC. Development Budget
V. Budnik made a motion to approve GOCA Properties LLC Budget.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
GF Solutions Contract Addendum
V. Budnik made a motion to approve GF Solutions Contract - Approved Contract subject to Lawyer review.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Voli Consultants LLC Contract Amendment
V. Kushnar made a motion to Approve Education Consultant Amendment - Approved Contract subject to Lawyer review.
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
DLA Enterprises LLC Contract
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve DLA Enterprises Services - Approved Contract subject to Lawyer review.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
K-8 Disinfecting Contract
V. Kushnar made a motion to Approve Disinfecting Contract Services.
V. Budnik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
HS Disinfecting Contract
V. Kushnar made a motion to Approve Disinfecting Contract Services.
Y. Brychka seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
FaithBridge Lease for GOCA Intercoastal
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Lease Contract for GOCA Intercoastal Campus - Approved Contract subject to Lawyer review.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
Athletic Resources Inc
V. Budnik made a motion to Approve Athletics Resources Inc.
V. Kushnar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 5:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
V. Chizh