Ambition Prep
Minutes
Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday July 29, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
5331 Clinton Blvd. Jackson, MS 39209
Directors Present
A. Jones (remote), A. Woods (remote), M. Burger (remote), M. Stitzinger (remote), T. Wetzel (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Scott, N. Jones, R. Lewis
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Jones called a meeting of the board of directors of Ambition Prep to order on Thursday Jul 29, 2021 at 4:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
T. Wetzel made a motion to Approve Agenda.
M. Burger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Jones made a motion to Approve Agenda.
M. Stitzinger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director Updates
A.
DeArchie Scott introduced Rebecca Lewis, who is filling the role of Executive Assistant. Enrollment Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year is 231 students, which is above the target number. Student Recruitment There is currently a waitlist for all grade levels, which is the highest number to date. Facility Updates Phase 1 of construction has been completed. Construction is currently ahead of schedule. A/C unit proposals are in the board packet. Replacement of these units will be reimbursed through federal funds. Reopening Plans and COVID-19 Safety Protocols The reopening plan will be similar to last year, but no virtual options will be offered. Due to the rise in the Delta variant, most safety and health in-person protocols will remain the same. We are midway through Parent Orientation. Yesterday, we hosted 60 families. Food Service Agreement
III. Finance Committee Updates
A.
Financials
Mr. Thomas Wetzel reported that the 2021 budget is at a “soft close.” The Finance Report is included in the Board Meeting Packet.
IV. 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 12:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Lewis