Final

Wesley International Academy

April General Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Wesley International Academy - Media Center

211 Memorial Drive, 

Atlanta, GA

 

(Kelly Street back parking lot entrance)

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7229250184?pwd=QjRkZlFLRjBFendOMWlZWCtBVW1nUT09 

Meeting ID: 722 925 0184 

Passcode: WIAevent1
 

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Kwende Jones 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Ewa Cater 2 m
  C. Adopt Agenda Vote Ewa Cater 3 m
  D. Approve Minutes: February Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Ewa Cater 3 m
     
II. Public Comments 6:13 PM
  A. Public Comments Policy FYI Ewa Cater 1 m
   

Public comments are encouraged and must remain in accordance with WIA policies and procedures.  

 

The board allows any stakeholder an open forum to state their comments during any regularly scheduled or special meeting of the Board of Directors.
 

• Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person.
• This is not a question and answer session, but rather an opportunity for stakeholders to share their thoughts and opinions in a respectful manner.
• Those wishing to comment to should sign up in advance of the meeting.

 

Please note, online sign up will close fifteen minutes before the start of the meeting. Those wishing to speak that have not signed up online in advance of the meeting may sign up in person prior to the beginning of the board meeting.


• In the interest of time, all policies and procedures, specifically time limits, will be strictly enforced.

  
  B. PUBLIC COMMENTS LINK FYI
   

Please use the link below to submit Public Comments

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F-1HHyOAtNISLHxyfyZ9e_a3DPZZBCX7bubkbqZ9nlY/viewform

  
III. Board Chair Updates 6:14 PM
  A. ED Evaluation Update FYI Ewa Cater 5 m
  B. Review of Committee Goals FYI Ewa Cater 5 m
   

Please update Committee Goals in Board on Track prior to March committee meetings.

 

BOT Tutorial: Committee Goals

https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/5YrtSZ/media/viewer/169364

  
  C. Required Training Reminder FYI Ewa Cater 2 m
   
  • Existing Board Members: 9 hrs
  • New Board Members: 15hrs
  • Training Resources are available via Canvas. 
  • Reach out to Ayana Clarke for assistance, if needed.
  
  D. Board Members Intent to Return FYI Ewa Cater 3 m
IV. Executive Director Updates 6:29 PM
  A. A. Executive Director's Report FYI Jason Marshall 20 m
   
  • Contract Updates
  • Renewal Updates
  
V. Governance Committee 6:49 PM
  A. Vote on School Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year Vote Kwende Jones 10 m
  B. Update on WIA Enrollment/Lottery Discuss Donica Johnson 8 m
  C. Discuss Attendance Requirement under WIA BY-LAWS Discuss Kwende Jones 8 m
  D. Discuss Recruitment of New Board Members Discuss Kwende Jones 8 m
  E. Recruitment of New Board Members Discuss Kwende Jones 5 m
VI. Academic Excellence Committee 7:28 PM
  A. Student Progress Updates FYI Gayle Burnett 10 m
  B. Attendance: Teacher and Student FYI Gayle Burnett 10 m
  C. Discipline Update FYI Gayle Burnett 5 m
VII. Development Committee 7:53 PM
  A. Development Committee Report FYI Obi Okwara 10 m
   
  • Provide 2022-2023 status update for total fundraising 
  • Share plan for fundraising events for remaining school year
  • Share proposed initiatives to accelerate fundraising growth / future strategy
  
VIII. Finance Committee 8:03 PM
  A. Finance Committee Report FYI Chip HIll 10 m
   

1.  Review of January 2023 Unaudited Financial Statements

 

2.  Update on bill payment change

 

3.  Public hearing dates and process regarding FY 2024 Proposed Budget

 

  
IX. Other Business
X. Executive Session 8:13 PM
  A. Staffing Matters Discuss Ewa Cater 5 m
XI. Closing Items 8:18 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Ewa Cater