East Link Academy Charter School
Minutes
ELA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, April 27,· 6:30–7:30 PM
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Directors Present
J. Boughner, J. Pringle, M. Nickerson, M. Regier, R. Schaetzle
Directors Absent
J. Ling, J. Plourde
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Simmons
Non Voting Members Present
L. Simmons
Guests Present
D. Hutto
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Regier called a meeting of the board of directors of East Link Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Apr 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Pringle made a motion to approve the minutes from ELA Board of Directors Meeting on 03-28-23.
R. Schaetzle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from Special Session
J. Boughner made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Called Board Meeting Conference Call on 04-20-23.
J. Pringle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Discussion Items
A.
Amend 2022-23 Budget
J. Pringle made a motion to amend budget up to $50k for due diligence for facility (new building).
J. Boughner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Second Reading of 2023-24 Budget
J. Boughner made a motion to approve the budget for 2023-24 school year.
J. Pringle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Policy for Unemcumbered Time
J. Boughner made a motion to approve the unemcumbered time policy, if applicable for East Link Academy.
M. Nickerson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Revised Bylaws
E.
Board Elections
discussed upcoming election
III. Informational
A.
Head of School Report
- numbers are increasing for students for 2023-24 school year
- Model UN students won several awards
- May 24 is the first graduation for 8th grade
- state testing is coming up week of May 8
B.
Financial Report
Taken as information
C.
Facility Committee Report
- Traffic study underway
- Architect and general contractor meeting forthcoming
- Appraisal conducted
- Utility locate completed
- Title report received
D.
Head of School Evaluation Committee Report
- Evaluation surveys complete
- Head of School memo in progress
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 7:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Pringle
Board will continue to review and edit bylaws.