Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
Minutes
GDPST Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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Directors Present
C. Simmons (remote), E. Nenon (remote), L. Neal (remote), M. Thiry (remote), P. Egwuekwe (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Allen, T. McKnight
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Thiry
Guests Present
C. Soleo (remote), C. Walker (remote), D. Penaranda (remote), D. Weston (remote), E. Lin (remote), E. Thomas (remote), J. Hudgins (remote), J. Rodgers (remote), M. Quaile (remote), R. DeMagistris (remote), S. Ayala (remote), T. DeMagistris (remote), T. Kim (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Neal called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee to order on Thursday Sep 3, 2020 at 4:03 PM.
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes from May 28, 2020 Board of Directors meeting
L. Neal made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-28-20.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes from August 17, 2020 Board of Directors Special Call meeting
L. Neal made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPST Board of Directors' Special Call Meeting on 08-17-20.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
GDPST Policy Updates
L. Neal made a motion to approve the GDPST Policy Updates included in the Consent Agenda.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
2020-21 Regional Services Agreement
M. Thiry arrived.
L. Neal made a motion to approve the 2020-21 Regional Services Agreement included in the Consent Agenda.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. GDPST Leadership
A.
Leadership Team Updates
IV. GDPSN Development
A.
GDPST Development Updates
Ms. Walker provided the Board with an update on GDPST's FY20-22 development framework, FY21 focus strategies, fundraising initiatives and goals, and upcoming development events. Ms. Walker also provided the Board with opportunities for Board participation.
V. GDPST Advocacy
A.
GDPST Advocacy Updates
Dr. Quaile and Ms. DeMagistris provided the Board with recent updates surrounding GDPST's advocacy focus areas.
VI. Board Business
A.
Board of Directors Structure
Chair Neal asked the Board to continue identifying potential new Board members and think about who may best serve as the next Board Chair.
VII. 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 5:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Neal
VIII. Closed Session - As needed
A.
Anticipated Litigation, Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release
The Board did not enter closed session.
Documents used during the meeting
- GDPST Student Policy Manual (D1-D2, D7) Comments_Considered Revisions.pdf
- GDPST-GDPSN RSA 20-21.pdf
- gdpst board meeting deck 9.3.2020 - Financial Report.pdf
- gdpst board meeting deck 9.3.2020 - LT updates.pdf
- GDPST Development updates - BOD mtg 09.03.20.pdf
- gdpst board meeting deck 9.3.2020 - advocacy.pdf
Dr. Quaile provided the Board with an update regarding GDPST re-entry plans and current status.
Chair Neal asked that a list of Re-Entry Committee meeting dates be shared with the Board.
College Ready Learners
Mrs. Hudgins provided the Board with an overview of key takeaways from Spring 2020 online learning, as well as current Tennessee guidelines, distance learning platforms and resources, advisory classes, professional development/coaching, and how GDPST is assessing student learning.
Engaged Parents and Community
Mrs. Rodgers provided the Board with an update regarding FY21 enrollment.
Highly Effective Team Members
Dr. DeMagistris provided the Board with an update on 2020 retention targets, actuals, and wellness initiatives.
High Quality, Replicable Model:
Mr. Peñaranda provided the Board with an update on GDPST's janitorial refresh, security rethink, and IT refresh/internet access.