Global Academy of South Carolina
Minutes
K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location
9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Directors Present
L. Kovalevich (remote), L. Leahey (remote), M. Aulick (remote), R. Lyubar (remote), V. Sulakov (remote)
Directors Absent
V. Georgiyev, V. Yefremov
Guests Present
Alkan Cevik (remote), I. Soroka (remote), L. Zhuk (remote), Liliya Soroka (remote), N. Panasiuk (remote), Sergey Soroka (remote), Y. Degtyareva (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes 7/27/23
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
IV. Discussion Items
A.
2023-24 GASC Employee Handbook
GASC First Employee Handbook has been reviewed by Principal Nataliya Panasiuk and legal counsel. The handbook includes the standard policies as well as all required SC statutes.
B.
Reimbursement and Assignment Agreement with PFDI
Ilya Soroka recommends that the Reimbursement and Assignment Agreement with PFDI is approved by the board. 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
Ilya Soroka, with the Service Provider, reports that the school's RFP for Phase 2 construction had two responses. Bear Creek the Bond Holder for GASC 2023 Bonds recommend GASC move forward with Harper.
D.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Ilya Soroka recommends that the conflict of Interest Policy is approved for any 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
Ilya Soroka recommends that the Investments Policy is approved in the purpose to identify permissible investments.
F.
Board Code of Conduct
This policy establishes expectations of ethical conduct by GASC Board members.
G.
Board Election Calendar
Ilya Soroka recommends that the Board Election Calendar is reviewed and approved for the Year 1 election.
H.
Special Education Policy
Ilya Soroka and Mrs Nataliya Panasiuk recommend that the Special Education Policy is reviewed and approved by 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
Ilya Soroka recommends that the statute of non-discrimination statement is approved.
J.
Title IX Policy
Ilya Soroka recommends that the Title IX Policy is approved by the board. 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
Ilya Soroka requests that the Amended Loan Agreement is approved for $1,200,000 to fund the Phase 1 construction.
No public comments.