Global Academy of South Carolina

K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST

Location

9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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.

 
  D. Grievance Policy Update Vote Ilya Soroka
   

The grievance policy has been updated to include a working email and best practices.

 
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. 

 
  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.

 
  C. Community Partnerships Discuss Nataliya Panasiuk 5 m
   

Discuss about what community partnerships are taking place.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  F. Review of School Financials for 1st Fiscal Quarter Discuss Alkan Cevik 5 m
   

1st Quarter Budget vs Actuals Comparison

 
  G. Approval of 1st Amended Budget for FY24-25 Vote Alkan Cevik 5 m
   

Recommendation to approve the amended budget is presented.

 
  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.

 
  I. Burg License agreement Discuss Ilya Soroka 2 m
VI. Closing Items 5:25 PM
  A. Board Comments
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote