Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
Minutes
GDPST Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
A. Allen (remote), C. Simmons (remote), E. Nenon (remote), L. Neal (remote), M. Thiry (remote), P. Egwuekwe (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
L. Neal, P. Egwuekwe
Guests Present
Brian Ruff (remote), C. Soleo (remote), C. Walker (remote), D. Penaranda (remote), E. Lin (remote), E. Thomas (remote), J. Hudgins (remote), J. Rodgers (remote), M. Quaile (remote), Natalie Prado (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
E. Nenon called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee to order on Thursday Dec 10, 2020 at 4:14 PM.
C.
Public Comment
L. Neal arrived.
P. Egwuekwe arrived.
D.
Mission Moment
II. GDPSN Development
A.
GDPST Development Updates
C. Walker provided the Board with an update regarding the End of Year campaign and holiday virtual event.
III. GDPST Leadership
A.
GDPST Re-Entry Updates
M. Quaile updated the Board on GDPST's re-entry numbers for in-person learning. M. Quaile also played a video that outlined how GDPST classrooms will be configured for in-person learning.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes from October 29, 2020 Board of Directors meeting
L. Neal made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPST Board of Directors' Meeting on 10-29-20.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
FY20 Tax Returns
L. Neal made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the GDPST FY20 Tax Returns.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Internet Safety Policy
L. Neal made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the GDPST Internet Safety Policy.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. GDPST Board Business
A.
New Board Member
L. Neal provided the GDPST Board with an introduction to potential GDPST Board Member, Corey Porta.
L. Neal made a motion to approve Corey Porta to the GDPST Board of Directors for a one year term through December 31, 2021.
P. Egwuekwe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Board Membership Renewals
L. Neal made a motion to re-elect Amertice Allen to the GDPST Board for a term through December 31, 2021.
E. Nenon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Egwuekwe |
Aye
|
| L. Neal |
Aye
|
| C. Simmons |
Aye
|
| A. Allen |
Abstain
|
| E. Nenon |
Aye
|
| M. Thiry |
Aye
|
L. Neal made a motion to re-elect Chilton Simmons to the GDPST Board for a term through December 31, 2021.
E. Nenon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Egwuekwe |
Aye
|
| E. Nenon |
Aye
|
| A. Allen |
Aye
|
| C. Simmons |
Abstain
|
| L. Neal |
Aye
|
| M. Thiry |
Aye
|
L. Neal made a motion to re-elect Pam Egwuekwe to the GDPST Board for a term through December 31, 2021.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Allen |
Aye
|
| E. Nenon |
Aye
|
| M. Thiry |
Aye
|
| L. Neal |
Aye
|
| P. Egwuekwe |
Abstain
|
| C. Simmons |
Aye
|
VI. GDPST Financials
A.
GDPST FY20 Audit
B. Ruff (Auditor, Eide Bailly) provided the Board with an overview of GDPST's audit report and findings.
L. Neal made a motion to approve the GDPST FY20 Audit.
E. Nenon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Closed Session - As needed
A.
Anticipated Litigation, Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release
L. Neal made a motion to enter closed session.
C. Simmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 5:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Simmons