Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
Minutes
GDPST Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Location
Via ZOOM.
Directors Present
A. Allen (remote), C. Simmons (remote), L. Neal (remote), M. Thiry (remote), P. Egwuekwe (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Thiry, P. Egwuekwe
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
M. Thiry
Guests Present
Ben Stratman (remote), C. Walker (remote), D. Penaranda (remote), E. Lin (remote), E. Thomas (remote), J. Hudgins (remote), J. Rodgers (remote), M. Quaile (remote), R. DeMagistris (remote), T. DeMagistris (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
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 Oct 28, 2021 at 4:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No one was present for public comments.
D.
Mission Moment
J. Rodgers led a conversation with two Fairley High School football players and the head football coach about their winning season.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes from September 2, 2021 Board of Directors meeting
L. Neal made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPST Board of Directors' Meeting on 09-02-21.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
GDPST/GDPSN Regional Service Agreement - Amendment
L. Neal made a motion to approve the GDPST/GDPSN Regional Service Agreement amendment.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. GDPST Budget
A.
FY22 Budget Contingency
B. Stratman led the GDPST Board through a review of the GDPS FY22 Original Budget, FY22 Contingency Budget and net losses. D. Penaranda led the GDPST Board through a review of the GDPST FY22 Contingency Budget, Net Income by Cost Center, revenue related to ESSER/CARES and one-time PPP forgiveness, and GDPST's monthly cash balance.
P. Egwuekwe arrived at 4:19 PM.
M. Thiry arrived at 4:36 PM.
L. Neal made a motion to approve GDPST's FY22 Budget Contingency.
M. Thiry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. GDPST Leadership Team Updates
A.
GDPST Leadership Updates
C. Walker provided the GDPST Board with updates regarding development events, campaigns and current FY22 fundraising.
J. Hudgins led the GDPST Board through a review of baseline Math and Reading comparisons for 6th and 9th grade.
M. Quaile provided the GDPST Board with an update on current suspension, attendance and chronic absenteeism rates, and new initiatives put in place to address these topics.
M. Thiry left at 5:19 PM.
J. Rodgers provided the GDPST Board with an update on current, target and SY21 enrollment.
R. DeMagistris provided the GDPST Board with an update on year-to-date staffing, retention progress and efforts, and next steps for both.
V. GDPST Strategic Priorities
A.
Strategic Priorities
M. Quaile provided the Board with a review of GDPST's SY22 strategic priorities.
L. Neal made a motion to approve GDPST's SY22 Strategic Priorities.
A. Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closed Session - As needed
A.
Anticipated Litigation, Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release
The Board did not enter closed session.
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 5:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Neal