Hope Academy
Minutes
Hope Academy School Board
Date and Time
Tuesday August 22, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Location
Martz Boardroom at Fairbanks.
Directors Present
A. Levander, A. Tomlin, B. Elliott, C. Kenney, G. Eckart (remote), J. Finke, J. Shopp, K. Turner, L. Mannweiler, M. Manlove, R. Kelly
Directors Absent
J. Gabe, P. Usher, T. Brown, U. Oruche
Guests Present
Amanda Buck, Andrew Stinnett, B. Dickey, Brad Trolson, Crystal Guilliam, D. Edwards-Byerly, Dr. Gilbert, J. Stanich, Jane Drasic, Joe Dodridge, Julia Myers, L. Gagyi, M. Williams, R. Gardner, Rosi Priessler
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Mannweiler called a meeting of the board of directors of Hope Academy to order on Tuesday Aug 22, 2017 at 7:30 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
A. Levander made a motion to approve minutes from the Hope Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 06-27-17 Hope Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 06-27-17.
M. Manlove seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. New Business
A.
A Year in Review and What about 2017-2018
R. Gardner and L. Gagyi presented a video of the highlights of the 2016-2017 school year. 2017-2018 Hope Academy staff attended the meeting and introduced themselves to the Board members.
B.
Officer Slate
M. Manlove made a motion to To accept the slate of officers.
A. Tomlin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Policies
A. Levander made a motion to accept the policies as revised; J. Finked seconded this motion. The three policies were unanimously accepted as written.
D.
Committee Structure
L. Mannweiler lead the discussion about the development of Hope Academy Board subcommittees. Proposed are a Governance Committee chaired by K. Turner; a Finance Committee chaired by G. Eckart; a Marketing Committee chaired by M. Manlove; and a Development Committee chaired by C. Kenney.
Discussion occurred regarding the Hope Academy Board needing to ensure allocated expenses are being used appropriately to benefit Hope Academy. Discussion also occurred about committee description, composition, timing and frequency of committee meetings, and whether or not a Fairbanks Board member should also serve on a Hope Academy subcommittee.
Board members were asked to come to the October 24th Hope Academy School Board meeting prepared to discuss committee structure and membership and approve the final recommendations.
Discussion occurred regarding the Hope Academy Board needing to ensure allocated expenses are being used appropriately to benefit Hope Academy. Discussion also occurred about committee description, composition, timing and frequency of committee meetings, and whether or not a Fairbanks Board member should also serve on a Hope Academy subcommittee.
Board members were asked to come to the October 24th Hope Academy School Board meeting prepared to discuss committee structure and membership and approve the final recommendations.
III. Old Business
A.
Development Report
M. Williams presented a list of prospects and requested Board members inform her if they have contacts with any of these prospects, as well as adding any connections Board members might have that are not on the prospect list. Ms. Williams also presented update on the status of committed, pending and upcoming grants for Hope Academy.
IV. Standing Business
A.
Accounts Payable Voucher Register/Monthly Financials
Accounts Payable vouchers for June and July, 2017 were approved.
J. Shopp presented a brief overview of the June and July 2017 Financials.
J. Shopp presented a brief overview of the June and July 2017 Financials.
V. COO Report
A.
COO Report
R. Gardner discussed the following items:
- DCS Contract
- Outreach to various conferences, probation officers, Systems of Care, wrap around services, and school superintendents
- Earned media
- PBS Newshour
- Grant status
VI. Principals Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Gagyi reviewed the following:
- Highlights
- Important Dates
- Enrollment
- Data
- Demographics
VII. 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 9:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Mannweiler