Wesley International Academy
Minutes
November Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
210 Memorial Drive - Media Center
The November 2019 meeting of the WIA Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 beginning at 6:00pm in the WIA Media Center. We hope to see as many stakeholders attend as possible.
Directors Present
A. Hunter, B. Mitchell, C. Hill, D. Hrabe, E. Cater, F. Carroll, J. Hansen, J. Wright (remote), K. Delp, M. Guertin, M. Rogers, T. Ryan-Lawrence, T. Tidwell
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Rogers
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Marshall
Non Voting Members Present
J. Marshall
Guests Present
A. Pullen, D. Mason, D. Satterfield, L. Price
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Delp called a meeting of the board of directors of Wesley International Academy to order on Tuesday Nov 5, 2019 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Agenda Adoption
K. Delp made a motion to Vote to APprove.
B. Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Mitchell |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| E. Cater |
Aye
|
| C. Hill |
Aye
|
| A. Hunter |
Aye
|
| T. Tidwell |
Aye
|
| M. Rogers |
Absent
|
| T. Ryan-Lawrence |
Aye
|
| F. Carroll |
Aye
|
| M. Guertin |
Aye
|
| D. Hrabe |
Aye
|
| K. Delp |
Aye
|
| J. Hansen |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes
T. Tidwell made a motion to approve minutes from the October Board Meeting on 10-01-19 October Board Meeting on 10-01-19.
D. Hrabe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| M. Rogers |
Absent
|
| C. Hill |
Aye
|
| F. Carroll |
Aye
|
| T. Ryan-Lawrence |
Aye
|
| J. Hansen |
Aye
|
| B. Mitchell |
Aye
|
| A. Hunter |
Aye
|
| M. Guertin |
Aye
|
| T. Tidwell |
Aye
|
| D. Hrabe |
Aye
|
| E. Cater |
Aye
|
| K. Delp |
Aye
|
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
M. Rogers arrived.
Ms. House addressed the board about a medical issue related to her students.
III. Executive Director Updates
A.
Presentation by Atiba Mbiwan
Abita Mbiwan from the Zeist Foundation presenting on a board member’s role in fundraising and resource development.
The Zeist Foundation embraces a holistic approach to address the needs of underserved children in the areas of Human Services, Education and Arts & Culture.
Board members giving highly encouraged.
Foundations are looking for charters school to partner with public school.
Board and school leadership should be united in the approach to fundraising.
The Zeist Foundation embraces a holistic approach to address the needs of underserved children in the areas of Human Services, Education and Arts & Culture.
Board members giving highly encouraged.
Foundations are looking for charters school to partner with public school.
Board and school leadership should be united in the approach to fundraising.
B.
CCRPI Summary
Performance results will be discussed during Academic Excellence committee meeting.
C.
Dashboard Overview
IV. Board Chair Updates
A.
Update
Great presentation by Dr. Bobb
V. Governance
A.
Update on gender issues
Great turnout at the last committee meeting, including parents. We need to have a good, strong policy that is available to the school community.
B.
Wesley Leadership succession plan
Wesley Leadership has a good succession plan.
C.
Board Leadership Succession
Committee chairs should start seeking Vice Chair to ensure smooth transition.
VI. Academic Excellence
A.
Update on Data Usage
Discussed how staff is using the data, how it is presented to the students and teachers.
B.
Data and Discipline Presentation
VII. Development
A.
China Week Sponsorships
China Night
- January 31st.
- At the school
VIII. Finance
A.
No Updates
Committee meeting moved to 13th.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
T. Ryan-Lawrence made a motion to Enter executive session.
B. Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Tidwell |
Aye
|
| E. Cater |
Aye
|
| F. Carroll |
Aye
|
| A. Hunter |
Aye
|
| K. Delp |
Aye
|
| M. Rogers |
Aye
|
| D. Hrabe |
Aye
|
| M. Guertin |
Aye
|
| T. Ryan-Lawrence |
Aye
|
| J. Hansen |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| C. Hill |
Aye
|
| B. Mitchell |
Aye
|
Personnel issue discussion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Mitchell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Hansen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Hrabe |
Aye
|
| J. Hansen |
Aye
|
| K. Delp |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| M. Guertin |
Aye
|
| T. Tidwell |
Aye
|
| F. Carroll |
Aye
|
| M. Rogers |
Aye
|
| A. Hunter |
Aye
|
| C. Hill |
Aye
|
| T. Ryan-Lawrence |
Aye
|
| E. Cater |
Aye
|
| B. Mitchell |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Cater