Wesley International Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Wesley International Academy, Media Center
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8188463218?pwd=YlVwYVo2R25waWpxNFFmZGtWM1F3dz09
Meeting ID: 818 846 3218
Passcode: 4aLPCV
Directors Present
A. Hunter, D. Hrabe, E. Cater (remote), K. Boyer, M. Guertin (remote), O. Okwara, S. Williams
Directors Absent
G. Burnett, K. Jones
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Marshall
Non Voting Members Present
J. Marshall
Guests Present
C. Wyatt, D. Johnson, E. Moraga-Davis, L. Price, R. Goodman, R. Pavone, S. Finney
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Boyer called a meeting of the board of directors of Wesley International Academy to order on Tuesday Aug 8, 2023 at 6:21 PM.
C.
Approve June Minutes
D. Hrabe made a motion to approve the minutes from June 2023 General Board Meeting on 06-06-23.
A. Hunter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Board Chair Announcements
II. Executive Director Updates
A.
Enrollment
- Leadership Team has been great this year. Mr. Marshall acknowledged Tony Bartlett on his hard work.
- Donica Johnson gave updates on enrollment. Last year there were several challenges to overcome. Stragegies were put in place to help increase enrollment for this year.
- We have 770 students as of today and we plan to be at 800 by October.
B.
Stem Readiness
- Pavone presented STEM readiness. Wesley will build commitment among teachers before applying for certificaton.
- Prepare teachers to be ready when we become STEM Certified
- 15 minutes lessons that are premade to cover many different topics.
- AI Generator will help with small lessons . This takes pressure off the teacher to prepare lessons.
- Live lessons will be available for teachers , STEM concepts arse simple mini classrooms.
- Rollout Plan.. SmallGroup Coaches will work with grade levels monthly, Implement use of transdisciplinary block (pyp) and rotatin lab (MYP). Sustain , carry over the next year and work with Cognia (STEM Certification). Starting in September. Goal is to be certified by June 2025.
III. Governance
A.
Discuss recommended Changes to WIA Bylaws
Changes to Bylaws
Section 3.10, 4.2, 4.6 and 4.4
- recommended flexiability for board members
- Quorum would be 2/3rd of the Board to vote. Section 4.6
B.
Vote to Amended WIA Bylaws
D. Hrabe made a motion to vote to approve 3.10., 4.2., 4..4, and 4.6 (approve quorum for voting 2/3 rd of the board needs to vote.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Finance
A.
Update 2023 Audit Prep/Audit Status
- Still in audit prep closing out the year.
- 2024 approved budget will be on 8/18.
B.
Update on DE46 Report Requirements
This is a APS requirement .
C.
Discussion and Recording 0f 2023 FC Annual Goals
- There are 5 Goals that will come out on the next Board Meeting
- Chip Hill will continue to be involved with Fiance Meetings
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Wyatt
Welcome to 2023-2024 school year.
Board members need to let Board Chair or Chris Wyatt know what committee they plan to serve on, so we can update BOT and caalendar invites going forward.
Committees need to be crafting annual goals and finalizing rosters in the September meetings
in preparation for October Board Meeting.