IMSA Governing Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday June 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Location
IMSA North
Directors Present
B. Guler, J. Moody, K. Millard, M. Atlamaz, R. Ernst
Directors Absent
D. Coats, E. Ozdemir, M. Dundar
Ex Officio Members Present
H. Akkaya, H. Dulgeroglu, M. Arslan, M. Atlihan
Non Voting Members Present
H. Akkaya, H. Dulgeroglu, M. Arslan, M. Atlihan
Guests Present
J. Brown, K. Beckwith, S. Chang, S. Ucan
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Members Absent: D. Coats, E. Ozdemir, M. Dundar
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Millard called a meeting of the board of directors of IMSA Governing Board to order on Saturday Jun 18, 2016 at 11:10 AM.
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
D.
Adopt the Agenda
R. Ernst made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Input
K. Millard opened the floor for public input. No public input was given.
II. Approval of Minutes
A.
Approval of April 2016 Board meeting Minutes
B. Guler made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-18-16.
R. Ernst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Academic Excellence Committee Chair Report
A.
Presenting The Plan For Increasing Oversight Of Academic Performance OF IMSA Schools
J. Moody discussed the Deficiency Letter from the Mayor's office. The Board needs to develop a Board approved plan on how to oversee the academic progress of the IMSA schools. This plan is due by June 30, 2016. The board put together the Academic Committee. The main focus for the committee is: Monitor the academic progress of the schools, NWEA assessment growth rate goal, and IREAD pass rate.
Goals are dependent on ISTEP scores, there is not date at this time for when they will be available.
Goals are dependent on ISTEP scores, there is not date at this time for when they will be available.
J. Moody made a motion to accept the draft of the Academic Performance plan for IMSA schools.
B. Guler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Concept Schools
Mr. Ucan gave an overview of the three schools. He shared that Concept wants the schools to be ranked high in Indianapolis. Based on the 2013-14 data we are not there yet but the schools have programs and incentives to meet that goal. Mr. Ucan and Mr. Arslan went over the goals for the 2016-17 school year. The testing goal is 60% at or above passing. R. Ernst felt that a 60% was a low goal however, the state average is 50%.
C.
Approval Of Onder Secen As The New Principal OF IMSA North
J. Moody made a motion to accept Mr. Onder Secen as the new Principal of IMSA North.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K. Millard thanked Mr. Parlar for his service at IMSA North and wished him luck at his new school. Mr. Ucan introduced Mr. Secen and shared his qualifications. K. Millard was concerned that we are not keeping the Principals in the schools long enough. He asked how long Mr. Secen plans to stay at IMSA North and they replied at least 5 years.
After the vote was taken, Mr. Secen came and joined the meeting.
After the vote was taken, Mr. Secen came and joined the meeting.
IV. Finance Committee Chair Report
A.
Approval of April 2016 and May 2016 Financial Reports for IMSA North
B. Guler made a motion to accept the financial reports for IMSA North for April and May 2016.
J. Moody seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of April 2016 and May 2016 Financial Reports for IMSA South
R. Ernst made a motion to to accept the Financial Reports for IMSA South for April and May 2016.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of April 2016 and May 2016 Financial Reports for IMSA West
B. Guler made a motion to to accept the Financial Reports for IMSA West for April and May 2016.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
IMSA 2016-17 Budget Approval For All Three Schools
Mr. Guler shared the budgets, for the three schools. Mr. Halil stated that the budgets will be revised after the first ADM count.
B. Guler made a motion to approve the Budget for IMSA West for 2016-2017.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Guler made a motion to approve the the Budget for IMSA North for 2016-2017.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
R. Ernst made a motion to approve the the Budget for IMSA South for 2016-2017.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of letter of engagements from Donovan performing accrual basis of audit
Mr. Halil stated that Donovan CPA's will be our audit company. They have been the audit company for the last 5 years.
B. Guler made a motion to to approve Donovan CPA's as your school audit company.
R. Ernst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. New Business items
A.
Approval of 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule
The 2016-17 School Board Meeting schedule was shared. K. Millard was not able to attend on Aug. 20 2016. He was available Aug. 27, 216. Discussion was made regarding moving the meeting to Aug. 27, 2016.
R. Ernst made a motion to to approve the 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule, with the change of Aug. 20, 2016 to Aug. 27, 2016.
B. Guler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of Enrollment Amendment Forms For All Three Schools
Mr. Arslan, shared the enrollment amendments that were to be sent to the Mayor's office. They are asking to lower the student count for all three schools.
B. Guler made a motion to approve the Enrollment Amendments for all three schools to the Mayor's office.
R. Ernst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. MAYOR'S OFFICE UPDATES
A.
Mayor's Office Presentation On 2014-15 Core Question 1 Report
Ms. Change had to leave and was unable to give her presentation.
VII. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Arslan, shared a power point, that outlined the goals for the upcoming year as well as the numbers achieved for the previous year.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Guler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Atlamaz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Brown