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Monthly Board Meeting for The Leadership School

Date and Time

Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Location

The Leadership School Board Meeting 
Tuesday, July 30 · 6:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
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Directors Present

A. Williams (remote), C. Page (remote), L. Hunter (remote), R. Langrall (remote), T. Curry (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Madlinger

Guests Present

C. Moulder (remote), Gary Stevenson (remote), L. Moody Seymour (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Hunter called a meeting of the board of directors of The Leadership School to order on Tuesday Jul 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment Section

II. Action Items

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2024

R. Langrall made a motion to approve the minutes from June 25, 2024 VIRTUAL - TLS June, 25, 2024 Board Meeting on 06-25-24.
A. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Hunter
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
C. Page
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
R. Langrall
Aye
T. Curry
Aye

B.

Approve June 2024 Monthly Financials

We will move approval of the Monthly Financials for June 2024 during the next board meeting August 2024 meeting. 

III. Board Business

A.

Introduce potential members

R. Langrall made a motion to Gary Stevenson join The Leadership School Board.
A. Williams seconded the motion.

"I was born and raised on the North side St. Louis CIty. I attended St. Louis Public Schools until I was given a space in the Voluntary Interdistrict program. After transferring, I continued school in the Parkway School District and graduated from Parkway West High School. I attended Saint Louis University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. I concurrently obtained a Master's degree in Accounting, focusing on Auditing. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA). Currently, I work in Risk Management at Paylocity, an HRM software company. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, cooking meals for friends and family, and exploring new places in the city." 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Page
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
A. Williams
Aye
R. Langrall
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
T. Curry
Aye

B.

Elect Board Officers

L. Hunter made a motion to Gary Stevenson as Treasurer of The Leadership School Board.
C. Page seconded the motion.

Chair: Rebecca Langral

Vice Chair: Carrie Page 

Treasurer: Gary Stevenson 

Secretary: 

 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Williams
Aye
R. Langrall
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
L. Hunter
Aye
T. Curry
Aye
C. Page
Aye
L. Hunter made a motion to Carrie Page Vice Chair of The Leadership School Board.
T. Curry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Page
Aye
T. Curry
Aye
R. Langrall
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
A. Williams
Aye
C. Page made a motion to Rebecca Langral Board Chair.
T. Curry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Madlinger
Absent
R. Langrall
Aye
T. Curry
Aye
C. Page
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye

C.

Ethics, Sunshine, Abuse and Neglect, and Board Policy training session

Helpful training, recommended training. 

IV. Board Committee Reports

A.

Governance Committee

B.

Finance & Facilities Committee

C.

Development Committee

The Development Committee discussed upcoming opportunities and will continue to plan for connecting with community and national partners.

D.

School Performance Committee

Rebecca and Keisha met with Jesse about the consultant opportunity for data consulting. They decided that the consultant was not needed because of the educational expertise on the team. 

V. Executive Director Reports

A.

Mrs. Seymour - 2024-25 Student Recruitment & Enrollment

We have 218 fully registered students. We have a 4 upcoming canvas and engagement events driving toward 250 students.

B.

Ms. Moulder - 2024-25 Hiring Process & Updates

We are 100% Staffed!

VI. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

R. Langrall made a motion to To discuss personnel pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.3, which states: Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.
T. Curry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Hunter
Aye
T. Curry
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
R. Langrall
Aye
C. Page
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
L. Hunter made a motion to To discuss facilities pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.2, which states: Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor.
T. Curry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Langrall
Aye
C. Page
Aye
T. Curry
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
A. Williams
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
R. Langrall made a motion to Pay KT monthly for the consecutive 6 months starting at $10,000 a month.
T. Curry seconded the motion.

Provide a Letter of Service and 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Langrall
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
C. Page
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
T. Curry
Aye

VII. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

R. Langrall made a motion to Move to adjourn.
C. Page seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Williams
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
C. Page
Aye
S. Madlinger
Absent
T. Curry
Aye
R. Langrall
Aye

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Moody Seymour