ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School

Minutes

ZEST Prep Governing Board Called Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Directors Present

B. Jones (remote), E. Jackson (remote), H. Ridley (remote), K. Green (remote), T. Stevens (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Joiner

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Carruthers (remote), M. Felts (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Carruthers (remote), M. Felts (remote)

Guests Present

A. Parks (remote), R. Davis (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Welcome

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Jones called a meeting of the board of directors of ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday Oct 30, 2024 at 7:04 PM.

D.

Mission/Vision

Mission & Vision were read aloud.

E.

Review of Agenda

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment. 

III. Board Meeting Guest/Presentation

A.

21Cobalt Presentation:

Morgan Felts from 21Cobalt presented regarding governance services.

IV. Finance Report

A.

Fundraising (Casino Night)

B. Jones presented an update on the upcoming fundraiser scheduled for November 23, 2024. 

B.

School Store

E. Jones presented an option of setting up a school store as a potential revenue stream. 

V. Executive Session

A.

Executive Session

H. Ridley made a motion to Enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Facilities & Personnel.
E. Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Executive Session ended at 8:55. No action was taken following Executive Session. 

VI. 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 9:01 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Jones