Kestrel Heights Public Charter School
Minutes
General Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
4700 S. Alston Ave. Durham NC 27713
Directors Present
B. Paris, J. Featherstone, Y. Powell
Directors Absent
M. Bennett, S. Foy-Watson, T. Fisher
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Hensler
Non Voting Members Present
J. Hensler
Guests Present
M. Tracy, S. Bowens
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
B. Paris called a meeting of the board of directors of Kestrel Heights Public Charter School to order on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 6:34 PM.
C.
Minutes: April 9, 2019 Board Meeting
Tabled until quorum attendance.
D.
Public Comment
Mr. Tim Marshall made a statement regarding concerns regarding student discipline, staff turnover, and teacher certification.
Ms. Allyson Marshall made a statement regarding concerns regarding student discipline, staff turnover, and teacher certification.
Ms. Bridget Riordon provided a public comment regarding concerns of staff turnover, and staff time management.
Ms. Holly Rivera requested the board host a town hall meeting for parents to address concerns.
Mr. Paris provided a brief response to the comments explaining the KHS board actions already taken to address these concerns. Attorney Bowens provided an explanation regarding the staff certification question.
Ms. Allyson Marshall made a statement regarding concerns regarding student discipline, staff turnover, and teacher certification.
Ms. Bridget Riordon provided a public comment regarding concerns of staff turnover, and staff time management.
Ms. Holly Rivera requested the board host a town hall meeting for parents to address concerns.
Mr. Paris provided a brief response to the comments explaining the KHS board actions already taken to address these concerns. Attorney Bowens provided an explanation regarding the staff certification question.
II. Finance
A.
Budget Request: End of Grade Preparation
Ms. Goff presented a quote for Curriculum Associates for add-in online instruction licenses through iReady. These can be utilized for EOG review as soon as they are active, and will be active through June 30, 2020.
The focus will be on the following scholars initially: EC, MTSS Tier 2 and/or 3, our subgroup in which we scored an F and are, therefore, a TSI school.
The funds for this were raised by the school during the year (the school piloted an assessment for HMH and they provided the school a check for $6,000).
The Board did not have a quorum so the measure was tabled for a future meeting where a quorum could be assembled.
The focus will be on the following scholars initially: EC, MTSS Tier 2 and/or 3, our subgroup in which we scored an F and are, therefore, a TSI school.
The funds for this were raised by the school during the year (the school piloted an assessment for HMH and they provided the school a check for $6,000).
The Board did not have a quorum so the measure was tabled for a future meeting where a quorum could be assembled.
B.
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Plan 2019-2022
Ms. Jackson presented the AIG renewal plan for 2019-2022. The renewal plan is due to the state of NC by June 30.
C.
RFP Process for 2019-20 School Year
Kathy Davies (Acadia) and Eddie Goodall, Mariann LeVigne, Candy Wood (Goodall Services and LBA Haynes Strand) gave presentations regarding the financial services RFP (payroll and invoicing).
D.
Salary Request
Tabled until quorum attendance
E.
Board on Track Renewal
Dr. Tracy presented the BoT renewal proposal from Dr. Miller.
Board members discussed concern with the public being able to easily accessing minutes using the tool. The issue has been raised with Dr. Miller and is being addressed.
Vote tabled until next meeting.
Board members discussed concern with the public being able to easily accessing minutes using the tool. The issue has been raised with Dr. Miller and is being addressed.
Vote tabled until next meeting.
F.
Monthly Budget Report
Dr. Tracy presented the current budget and performance through April.
G.
Update on Capitola Property
Dr. Tracy presented an offer has been made on the Capitola property, and conveyed the recommendation from the realtor regarding the offer. A meeting with Tri Properties is being scheduled.
H.
Targeted Support & Improvement Additional Targeted Support (TSI-AT)
Dr. Tracy explained the TSI-AT funds provided by the state. Funds have been received as a one-time allocation from the State of NC.
I.
iReady Additional Licenses
III. Executive Director Report
A.
Executive Director Monthly Report
B.
KHS Hiring Policy and Overall Certification Rates for the School
Tabled to next meeting.
C.
Charter Renewal and Performance Framework
Dr. Tracy provided the status of the charter renewal process. All documents have been submitted for the renewal.
IV. Academics
A.
Educational Model Report: Computer Science & High Needs High Support
Dr. Tracy gave a review of his work investigating the Computer Science and High Needs/High Support education models.
B.
Governance: End of Year Academic Planning (Remediation and Summer School)
V. Governance
A.
Long Term Suspensions (Alternative Education Plans)
Tabled to quorum attendance.
B.
Governance: Annual Policy Review
Tabled to quorum attendance.
C.
Board Membership Applications
Mr. Paris advised the board of two applications being submitted for board membership. Interview schedule would be finalized once a quorum of Board members could be assembled.
D.
Board Membership Recruitment
Mr. Paris and Mr. Featherstone reminded board members to continue recruitment of potential candidates.
E.
Governance: Board of Directors and PTSO
Tabled to next meeting.
F.
Board of Directors Summer Retreat
Tabled to next meeting
G.
Governance: Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning Process
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 8:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. Paris