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Global Academy of South Carolina

K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Location

9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301

 

K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, June 13 · 12:00 – 1:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 12:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Yekaterina Degtyareva 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Liliya Kovalevich 1 m
II. Consent Agenda 12:02 PM
  A. Approve Minutes 4/17/2025 Approve Minutes Vitaliy Sulakov 1 m
     
  B. Board of Directors Officers Re-Appointments Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Board of Directors Officers Re-Appointments

Board Chair - Vitaliy B Sulakov

Treasury - Andrey Ryzhkov

Secretary -  Liliya Kovalevich

  
  C. Board of Directors Appointed Board Re- Appointments Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Reappoint Marissa Aulick to Appointed Board Seat 3. 

  
  D. GASC K-8 Board Meetings Schedule: 2025-2026 Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

GASC K-8 Board Meetings Schedule: 2025-2026

  
  E. SLA Contract Renewal for the 2025-2026 School Year Vote Ilya Soroka 5 m
   

 The administration seeks board approval to renew the contract with SLA to continue providing meal services to Global for the 2025-2026 school year. SLA has consistently delivered high-quality, nutritious meals that meet compliance standards and support student well-being. Extending this partnership ensures continuity in meal service, maintains cost efficiency, and upholds the school's commitment to providing students with reliable and healthy food options.

Recommendation to renew the selected SLA contract. 

  
  F. Approval of Renewal Proposal for Insurance Policies (Property, General Liability, Auto, Umbrella and Student Accident) Vote Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

Review and approve the insurance policies for FY25-26

  
  G. Approval of Cleaning Service Proposal for Summer Gym Floors Cleaning Vote Nataliya Panasiuk 5 m
   

Administration recommends board approval of the selected cleaning services proposal.

  
  H. Parent Engagement Policy Vote Nataliya Panasiuk 2 m
   

As a Title I requirement, adopting the Parent Engagement Policy is essential to fostering meaningful family involvement in student success. Ensuring alignment with educational goals and promoting active parent participation, the policy seeks adoption by the board to strengthen collaboration and support student achievement.

  
  I. E-Learning Days Application Approval for 25-26 school year Vote Nataliya Panasiuk 2 m
   

Annually, the school submits an application to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) requesting approval for five e-learning days. These days provide flexibility in instruction while ensuring continuity of learning during inclement weather or other disruptions. The application process includes compliance with state guidelines and a plan for effective digital instruction

  
  J. Approval of Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistance Salary Scale Vote Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

Review and approve the proposed salary scale for paraprofessional positions to ensure alignment with organizational goals, competitive benchmarks, and Title I funding compliance.

  
III. Public Comments 12:27 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Liliya Kovalevich 2 m
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda 12:29 PM
  A. Approval of Consent Agenda Vote Vitaliy Sulakov 2 m
V. Discussion 12:31 PM
  A. Limestone Authorizer Discussion Discuss Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

This is an update regarding our authorizer.

  
  B. Principal Search Update Discuss Ilya Soroka 5 m
   

This is an update regarding the Principal search.

  
  C. Health Inspection report Discuss Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

The health department performed an anonymous inspection at the school, for SLA and the inspection was passed.

  
  D. Approval of Corporate Credit Card Accounts Vote Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

Review and approve the opening of corporate credit card accounts with Ameris Bank for the following entities: Global Academy of South Carolina and Global Academy Sports LLC

  
  E. Approval of Operational Agreement between Global Academy of SC and Global Academy Sports LLC Vote Alkan Cevik 5 m
   

To formalize the governance, financial, and operational framework between the school and its subsidiary to ensure alignment with the school's mission, nonprofit compliance, and strategic athletic programs development.

  
  F. Review of 3rd Quarter Financial Reports Discuss Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

GASC quarterly financial progress update for FY25-26

  
  G. Approval of FY25-26 Budget Vote Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

Review and approve the proposed fiscal year 2025–2026 annual budget as presented by school leadership.

  
  H. Discussion of Paychex to Paycor Transition and Ancillary Benefits Discuss Alkan Cevik 2 m
   

Overview of proposed switch from Paychex to Paycor for payroll and HR services, including related benefits changes.

  
VI. Closing Items 12:53 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Vitaliy Sulakov