Bethany Community School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Alan Farrar, Bill McMahon, Darla Dunagan, David Heller, Jenna Daniels, Megan Coleman, Shawn Bowers
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Jeff Morris
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Shawn Bowers called a meeting of the board of directors of Bethany Community School to order on Tuesday Jul 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Moment of Silence
E.
Approve Minutes
David Heller made a motion to Approve minutes.
Jenna Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. School Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
III. Finance
A.
Enrollment Update
The board received enrollment data for 23-24 and projections for 24-25.
B.
Review YTD Budget
The board reviewed financial data for the current fiscal year.
C.
Review Investments
The board reviewed their investments with Raymond James.
IV. Facility
A.
Parking Lot Expansion
Speaking with Vulcan and exploring grading contractors. Discussing possible options for additional parking.
David Heller made a motion to approve up to $50,000 for Jeff Morris to utilize for parking lot expansion.
Bill McMahon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Expansion Sub-Committee Update
Mr. Heller summarized recent conversations with potential builders. Mr. Morris is exploring potential financing options.
V. Governance
A.
Election of Officers
David Heller made a motion to approve Megan Coleman as Chair, Darla Dunagan as Vice Chair, Jenna Daniels as Treasurer and Alan Farrar as Secretary.
Bill McMahon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Committee Appointments
Governance Committee: Alan Farrar, Shawn Bowers and David Heller.
Personnel Committee: Darla Dunagan and Bill McMahon.
Finance Committee: Jenna Daniels and Megan Coleman.
VI. Personnel
A.
Review and Approve New Hires
Darla Dunagan made a motion to Enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
Megan Coleman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
David Heller made a motion to approve new hires as recommended by Jeff Morris.
Darla Dunagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Review Agenda Format
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan Farrar
The board heard a report from the Executive Director on the state of some year end facility projects and furniture purchases.