Liberation Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
Virtual
Directors Present
B. Gwaltney (remote), J. Cooper (remote), L. Spann (remote), R. Oglesby (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Springer, N. Long
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
B. Gwaltney
Guests Present
B. King (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Oglesby called a meeting of the board of directors of Liberation Academy to order on Tuesday Apr 12, 2022 at 5:42 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Oglesby made a motion to approve the minutes from.
J. Cooper seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Gwaltney arrived at 5:46 PM.
II. Governance Comittee
A.
SCSC Requirements
- Will have updated enrollment number this Thursday or Tuesday
- Requested modification to reduce the number
- Need someone on the Board with fundraising and HR experience
- SCSC in-person governance training tomorrow
- Brandon, Dr. (Brian) Thomas, Rae, Jamal, Lorlita are attending
- All Board members need to attend one in-person training to avoid delaying opening
III. Executive Director/Principal's Report
A.
Hiring Updates
- Dr. Nichelle Stone started Monday as Director of Operations
- Currently interviewing teachers
- Will soon post for a Student Services Director position
B.
Enrollment Update
- 86 enrolled currently
- 92% (of revised target, still need approval) for 6th grade enrolled
- 40% (of revised target, still need approval) for 5th grade enrolled
- They need to submit enrollment packages by May 6.
IV. Facility
A.
Updates
- The entire roof is being replaced. Should have been done last week. Brian will follow up.
- Current tenant is talking about plumbing problems. The landlord doesn't believe it's an issue. We are asking for a plumbing inspection before we move in.
- We can access the building after hours right now. We can start with family tours, etc. in May after Memorial Day.
- Should be able to update the signage at that time too.
V. Finance
A.
Financial Standing
- Upcoming expenses
- Board Document Provider
- Monthly Retainer for Web Services
- Monthly Retainer for Attorney
B.
CSP Grant Status
- Still waiting for access to start drawing down the money.
- We have one year to spend $820K.
- As long as we have an invoice, we can submit for reimbursement.
- Just over $415K in the account right now.
VI. Marketing/Community Outreach
A.
Digital Marketing Update
B.
In-Person Events
- We will be tabling at soccer games and outdoor festivals
VII. Other Business
A.
Vote: Brian assumes role as school leader
R. Oglesby made a motion to Accept Brian King as the school leader.
Second by Dr. King
B.
Vote: Board Document Platform
L. Spann made a motion to Adopt Community as the Board document platform.
J. Cooper seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 6:33 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Oglesby