Beatrice Mayes Institute
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday July 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Directors Present
A. Berry, Ed.D., B. Gilbert, J. Greenberg, J. Keeton, M. Taylor, R. Caine
Directors Absent
G. Thomas
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Mayes
Non Voting Members Present
C. Mayes
Guests Present
Paul King, S. Shahid, Terrance Watts
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Determine Quorum Present
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Greenberg called a meeting of the board of directors of Beatrice Mayes Institute to order on Friday Jul 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Reading of the Minutes
J. Greenberg made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting 7/11/2022 Board Meeting on 07-11-22.
A. Berry, Ed.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Greenberg |
Aye
|
| M. Taylor |
Aye
|
| G. Thomas |
Absent
|
| R. Caine |
Aye
|
| A. Berry, Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| J. Keeton |
Aye
|
| B. Gilbert |
Aye
|
II. Superintendent Updates
A.
Project Update
III. Budget Review
A.
2023 Budget Review
Budget for school year updated
Strategic elements:
- added positions
- increase capacity
- local revenue
- state revenue
- federal revenue
A. Berry, Ed.D. made a motion to Approve 2022-23 School Budget.
J. Keeton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. 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 9:34 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Greenberg
Groundbreaking Ceremony postponed.
Recent change to the S&P rating.
8/15/2022 is the first day of school.
8/19/2022 scheduled for site visit.
Currently 517 students enrolled.
Signed on new teacher for middle school science.
Math aide position for middle school still open.
New Hire Orientation is scheduled for 8/4/2022.
Orientation day for new students is 8/3/2022.
Teachers return to campus 8/8/2022.
Safety Audit is due 9/2022. Hired someone to assist with audit which started in June 2022.
Move August Board Meeting to 8/24/2022.
Facility Manager and Financial Assistant positions still open.
GMP -Butler Cohen wants the GMP signed, attorney's urging us not to sign until GMP is right.
Reduced budget from $24 million to $19 million. Saved on cost.