Legacy Schools Board of Directors

Minutes

May Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Location

Virtual Meeting
 
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Directors Present

Brian Hamilton (remote), Greg Johnston (remote)

Directors Absent

Earlisha Williams

Ex Officio Members Present

Jonta Morris (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

Jonta Morris (remote)

Guests Present

Ginger Lusty (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Brian Hamilton called a meeting of the board of directors of Legacy Schools Board of Directors to order on Thursday May 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM.

C.

Approve Meeting Agenda

D.

Approve April Meeting Minutes

Greg Johnston made a motion to approve the minutes from April Board Meeting on 04-02-20.
Brian Hamilton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

FY 2020 March Financial Statements

G. Lusty presented the FY2020 March Financial Statements. 

B.

Financial Updates

G. Lusty informed the board that Legacy Prep received the SBA PPP loan in the amont of $294,600 and that approximately $222,000 would be considered forgiveable, with the remainder due within two years at 1% interest.

C.

FY2020 Amended Budget

G. Lusty informed the board she is awaiting guidance from LEA Accounting with the ALSDE as to how to record the SBA PPP loan before she can bring forth an amended FY2020 Budget for the board to approve.

III. Board Policies

A.

Resolution Declaring an Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Greg Johnston made a motion to approve the "Resolution Declaring an Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic".
Brian Hamilton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Facility Updates

A.

Review Current Lease Draft

G. Johnston informed the board of the lease negotiations and that a lease would be forthcoming soon for us to submit to our attorney for review. He informed the board that the annual lease amount would be $165,000. 

V. Board Membership

A.

Board Member Recruitment Plan

Ongoing discussion around board member recruitment continues. J. Morris, B. Hamilton, and G. Johnston will reach out to potential community members and parents. 

VI. CEO Report

A.

2020-21 Enrollment Update

B.

FFE Quote

Brian Hamilton made a motion to authorize the Head of School to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment with 3 Oaks Resource Group in an amount not to exceed $125,000, in light of the statewide emergency closure and pursuant to the adopted Resolution Declaring an Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and pursuant to Ala. Code ยง 16-13B-3, the Head of School is granted the authority to waive the requirements of advertising for bids and competitive bid procedures for purchases which may be necessary due to the emergency, as the furniture, fixtures and equipment would likely not be delivered in time for the start of the school year if the open bid process was followed at this time due the COVID-19 Pandemic and its effects on the supply chain.
Greg Johnston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Curriculum, Instructional Materials, & Training

Brian Hamilton made a motion to authorize the Head of School to enter into a purchase agreement not to exceed $150,000 with the Lavina Group for professional development and curriculum.
Greg Johnston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Other Business/Open Forum

A.

Fundraising

J. Morris informed the board of current grant opportunities that Legacy Prep is applying for and has received.

VIII. 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 5:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jonta Morris
Documents used during the meeting
  • Legacy Prep_March 2020 Financial Stmt.pdf
  • LP_Resolution_for_Declaration_of_Emergency_COVID-19.docx
  • Legacy Schools FF&E 05.06.20.pdf
  • Legacy Prep Proposal 20-21 [Updated 5_6_20] (1).pdf
  • Lavinia Group Insight Humanities Curriculum Overview_Revised_12.17.19.pdf
  • Lavinia Group Insight Humanities Curriculum Overview_Revised_12.17.19.pdf