Global Academy of South Carolina
K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Location
9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Agenda
Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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I. | Opening Items | 4:30 PM | |||
A. | Record Attendance | Yekaterina Degtyareva | 1 m | ||
B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Liliya Kovalevich | 1 m | ||
II. | Consent Agenda | 4:32 PM | |||
A. | Approve Minutes 7-18-24 | Approve Minutes | |||
B. | Approve Minutes 8-8-24 | Approve Minutes | |||
C. | Cell Phone Policy | Vote | Ilya Soroka | ||
The purpose of this policy is to foster a focused and productive learning environment and fulfill the cell phone policy requirements as outlined in a memo on June 27, 2024 from the South Carolina Department of Education. In alignment with Proviso 1.103, this policy is designed to minimize distractions, promote engagement in the classroom, and encourage positive social interactions among students. |
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D. | Grievance Policy Update | Vote | Ilya Soroka | ||
The grievance policy has been updated to include a working email and best practices. |
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III. | Public Comments | 4:32 PM | |||
A. | Public Comments | Discuss | Liliya Kovalevich | 2 m | |
IV. | Approval of Consent Agenda | 4:34 PM | |||
A. | Approval of Consent Agenda | Vote | Liliya Kovalevich | 2 m | |
V. | Discussion | 4:36 PM | |||
A. | Updated School Calendar | Vote | Nataliya Panasiuk | 2 m | |
The board has to approve the waiver for the three days that we were out during the hurricane. We changed the make up days to instructional days, however, we still need three days to be excused. Recommendation for the board to approve the updated calendar. |
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B. | SHRS Lease Update | Discuss | Ilya Soroka | 5 m | |
SHRS Lease has lapsed and they did provide notice but 1 week late. Ilya Soroka spoke with SHRS and notified them of their late notice and desire to revisit the agreement. Since then the hospital has asked for additional time to solve its long term facility plan/issue. A LOI is being presented to the board with terms to extend their lease and continue conversations. |
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C. | Community Partnerships | Discuss | Nataliya Panasiuk | 5 m | |
Discuss about what community partnerships are taking place. |
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D. | Board Update- Potential of Refinance | Discuss | Ilya Soroka | ||
Ilya Soroka and Outreach Edu are looking for opportunities to refi and save the school money. |
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E. | Board Update- School Lunches SLA | Discuss | Ilya Soroka | 5 m | |
Outreach Education sent our Lunch coordinator to check on the new lunch vendor SLA after multiple student and parent complaints about lunches. Ilya Soroka will give an update on the progress of working with SLA. |
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F. | Review of School Financials for 1st Fiscal Quarter | Discuss | Alkan Cevik | 5 m | |
1st Quarter Budget vs Actuals Comparison |
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G. | Approval of 1st Amended Budget for FY24-25 | Vote | Alkan Cevik | 5 m | |
Recommendation to approve the amended budget is presented. |
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H. | Academic Report Card 2023-2024 and Academic Plan for 2024-2025 | Discuss | Ilya Soroka, Nataliya Panasuik, Julie Hemphill | 20 m | |
SCDOE has released their School Report Cards. Admin and Outreach Team will break down our offical SCDOE report card and discuss plans for next year. |
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I. | Burg License agreement | Discuss | Ilya Soroka | 2 m | |
VI. | Closing Items | 5:25 PM | |||
A. | Board Comments | ||||
B. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote |