Final

Global Academy of South Carolina

K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting

K-8

Date and Time

Friday August 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT

Location

9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301
 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 12:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Anna Korchuk 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Liliya Kovalevich 1 m
II. Consent Agenda 12:02 PM
  A. Approve Minutes 7/27/23 Approve Minutes Liliya Kovalevich 2 m
     
III. Public Comments 12:04 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Liliya Kovalevich 1 m
IV. Discussion Items 12:05 PM
  A. 2023-24 GASC Employee Handbook Vote Brooklyn Stabile 2 m
   

This is the first Employee Handbook proposed for the 2023-24 school year. It includes handbook standard policies as well as all required SC statutes and has been reviewed by legal counsel.

 

  
  B. Reimbursement and Assignment Agreement with PFDI Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

PFDI has been developing and working with the SP and GASC to purchase Upward Star Center. All rights, contracts, and reimbursement of expenses.

  
  C. General Contractor responses Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

GASC had two responses on its RFP. Triangle and Harper contractors.

  
  D. Conflict of Interest Policy Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

All matters in which a possible conflict of interest may exist for a Board member or
employee shall be handled in accordance with the South Carolina State Ethics
Commission Rules of Conduct, which are set forth by statute at S.C. Code Ann. §
8-13-700 et seq.

  
  E. Investments Policy Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

The purpose of this Investment Policy is to identify permissible investments.

  
  F. Board Code of Conduct Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

This policy establishes expectations of ethical conduct by GASC Board members.

  
  G. Board Election Calendar Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

 Board Election Calendar for the Year 1 election for review.

  
  H. Special Education Policy Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Affirm the board’s commitment to the principles articulated in federal and state law regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students with disabilities, the protection of the rights of all students with disabilities, and the principle that every student can learn and succeed. These laws include, but are not limited to, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

  
  I. Non-Discrimination Statement Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

The statute of non-discrimination statement

  
  J. Title IX Policy Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

This legal-approved policy is required to be published to the GASC website and outlines our commitment to non-discrimination and the preventing sexual harassment of students and employees.

  
  K. Amended Outreach Education Loan Agreement Vote Ilya Soroka 2 m
   

Amend Loan Agreement to $1,200,000 to pay for Phase 1 construction

  
V. Closing Items 12:27 PM
  A. Board Comments
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote