Aurum Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Aurum Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday April 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
1034 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94621
Directors Present
A. Benedetto, J. Jordan (remote), J. Weinstein-Carnes, K. Fliss (remote), L. Garcia Giacomo (remote), P. James, V. Toke
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Jordan, V. Toke
Guests Present
D. Hardin
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Weinstein-Carnes called a meeting of the board of directors of Aurum Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Apr 25, 2019 at 6:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Weinstein-Carnes made a motion to approve minutes from the Aurum Board of Directors on 03-21-19 Aurum Board of Directors on 03-21-19.
P. James seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Benedetto |
Aye
|
| J. Weinstein-Carnes |
Aye
|
| L. Garcia Giacomo |
Aye
|
| P. James |
Aye
|
| J. Jordan |
Absent
|
| V. Toke |
Absent
|
| K. Fliss |
Aye
|
D.
Aurum Mission and GOLD Values
II. Closed Session
A.
Statement Disclosing Item(s) To Be Discussed In Closed Session Today
B.
Recess To Closed Session
J. Jordan arrived.
V. Toke arrived.
C.
Reconvene To Public Session - 6:30 P.M.
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comments on Non-Agenda items
Ryan Phillips from Oakland Charters spoke about opportunities and resources for charter boards.
IV. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
J. Jordan presented the April cash flow summary and report. Projecting a slight drop in student enrollment to 85 students per grade per year. Despite slight drop in overall revenue, all programs and the reserves will not be significantly impacted.
D. Hardin will present salary bands and detailed budget narrative to the board in May.
D. Hardin will present salary bands and detailed budget narrative to the board in May.
V. Academic
A.
Academic and Recruitment Committee Report
K. Fliss presented the Academic Committee Report. Currently have 130 applications; 33 students have accepted.
K. Fliss highlighted academic messages that can be used for development.
K. Fliss highlighted academic messages that can be used for development.
- On average, students are on track to make a year or more of growth (greater than surrounding schools).
- We continue to receive grants from esteemed funders.
- Students are responding well to our unique model.
VI. Governance
A.
Board Development Updates
V. Toke met with an organization called Care to discuss a possible grant for Aurum.
B.
Form 700
J. Weinstein-Carnes addressed the board's questions regarding Form 700.
C.
Governance Committee Report
J. Weinstein-Carnes presented the Governance Committee report.
D.
Schedule Annual Board Retreat
Board Retreat scheduled July 2nd, 2019, from 1pm-8pm.
VII. Executive Director Report
A.
Executive Director Report
D. Hardin presented the Executive Director Report on academic performance, student discipline and staff/student recruitment.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Weinstein-Carnes made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
V. Toke seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Garcia Giacomo |
Aye
|
| K. Fliss |
Aye
|
| P. James |
Aye
|
| V. Toke |
Aye
|
| J. Jordan |
Aye
|
| A. Benedetto |
Aye
|
| J. Weinstein-Carnes |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Weinstein-Carnes