Global Leadership Academy
Minutes
K-12 Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Directors Present
C. Hearn (remote), L. Williams (remote), V. Sendetskiy (remote), Y. Brychka (remote)
Directors Absent
L. Kolyesnik, V. Budnik, V. Kushnar
Guests Present
D. Goncharov (remote), G. Stickel (remote), I. Soroka (remote), J. Chisholm (remote), J. Galeani (remote), J. Hemphill (remote), Luann Hoyseth (remote), Slavik Goruyk (remote), Y. Degtyareva (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Previous Board Minutes 2/28/23
B.
Approve Previous Board Minutes 3/29/24
C.
Approve Previous Board Minutes 4/11/24
D.
Field Trip Policy
E.
Approve Updates to 2024-25 Compensation Policy
Upon further review of positions and school needs for next year, there have been 3 changes: removing a $3500 incentive for certified interventionists, adjusting all academic coaches to work over 12-months as a standard, and adjusting all deans and guidance counselors to work 10-months as a standard. We also aligned language relating to credit for years of certified teaching experience for years of service at Global to be contingent upon an effective evaluation.
F.
Stronger Connections Grant Participation
The school district has received a grant to administer several programs. Our schools have been given the opportunity to request to opt into one or more programs.
III. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Consent Agenda
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Kodiak 2 Classroom remodel Vendor
Ilya Soroka presented the bid quotes and recommends to hire OM Construction Renovation Company to remodel the two Kodiak classrooms.
B.
SLA Management Renewal Contract
C.
Art Admissions Policies
Ilya Soroka introduced the revised admissions procedure, emphasizing that a charter school must conduct its recruitment efforts in a manner that avoids discrimination based on race, color, national origin (including English language learners), religion, or sex, as well as against students with disabilities. While the collection of demographic information is permitted, responding to such inquiries is optional.
Evidence of approval by the governing board, such as meeting minutes, is necessary to support the proposed revision.
D.
School Recognition Funds
Ilya Soroka shared the voting outcomes for Intercoastal, HS, and K8 schools, which have either attained an A grade or are eligible for school grade improvement funds. Each school has participated in the voting process to determine their preferred allocation, and the principals have devised distribution plans according to their preferences.
E.
Duval County Public Schools Proposed School Realignment
The Board members deliberated and assessed the actions and statements made by DCPS and other entities concerning potential school closures and the influence of charter schools on the DCPS budget.
Moving forward, the board remains committed to providing top-notch educational experiences for both students and parents in the community. They will stay attuned to shifts in technology, regulations, and state laws as a Public Charter school, ensuring sensitivity and adaptability to changing circumstances.
F.
Board Retreat - June Dates
Discussed dates for Board Retreat in June.
The state of FL mandates certain fields be included in a Field Trip Permission Form. This policy brings us into compliance.