Voted to Amend the agenda to add the votes to approve previous minutes.

Jennifer motioned to amend

Angela Seconded

Valerie Romig

 Presented her findings to the board based on pre-signed checks and she urges the board to adopt a policy that makes this more fiscally responsible.

Cindy Hunt

Discussed how the staff went through a lot of transitions and invited the board members to come visit and see the school and how well it runs. She stated she does not see board members on campus. She stated when transitions were needed no one complained or didn't put forth the effort. She asked that we take this into consideration when we discuss raises.

Greg stated he takes responsibility for not being released. 

Kristine shared info about the election process and how many seats are elected and when they take place.

We scheduled a 

Governance meeting

Scheduled for 5pm Monday March 31th 

Kristine emailed to Ask Kevin from Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina

If the board members who don’t have kids get a vote. Kevin replied stating If board members do not have a student enrolled at LMS they would not be an eligible voter. 

Greg apologized because he asked for a shortened version of the reported issue at the last meeting.

Martha explained how every little purchase ($5,000 or greater) must be approved and how it is a struggle and frustrating because it’s hard to shorten the explanation of what each report and quote. Greg asked Martha to get with her staff and see what items could be added into the budget to keep from asking for example to paint each time. Add things into the budget that happens every year.

Bain Presented I Ready Data

Data shows things are getting better and the progress in the right direction.

Check Writing Policy

Anything over 2000 gets signed off by Amy

Reimbersements don’t need okayed by Amy but they are watched through the accountants.

Jen and Debbie asked if there is a mileage form. Rose double checks the  State calculation about .70$ a mile

Debbie asked why it doesn’t go through payroll. Sara and Amy said it would be taxed. Kristine Voiced her concerns about how we should not have pre-signed checks. While reviewing financial documents Kristine found Amy, Sara, and Becky have all signed a check for a reimbursement or mileage to themselves. Optically this isn’t great. Greg agreed and asked them to change this.

Amy said we have several spaces wed like to rent which will include increase on liability insurance. Would like some ideas from board on options.

Examples:

Open air gym, open space in HS, Kitchen, Makerspace potentially.

Greg asked for pricing.

Debbie asked that she finds comparable spaces.

Angela's biggest concern was liability insurance.

Greg asked Amy to contact the counsel of Beaufort county asking to waive the fee for the Y Gym.