Aurum Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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Directors Present
A. Benedetto (remote), C. Davis (remote), M. Knutson (remote), P. James (remote), V. Hayes (remote), V. Toke (remote)
Directors Absent
J. JORDAN
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Knutson
Guests Present
D. Hardin (remote), E. Klein (remote), S. Samanth (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. James called a meeting of the board of directors of Aurum Preparatory Academy to order on Wednesday Feb 24, 2021 at 6:04 PM.
B.
Roll Call -- Establish Quorum
M. Knutson arrived.
C.
Approval of the Agenda
C. Davis made a motion to Approve the Agenda.
V. Hayes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Public Comment
E.
Emilia Santiago - Parent of Jose Sanchez - "Proud to be a part of the Aurum Prep Family"
II. Consent Items
A.
January 27, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes
A. Benedetto made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 01-27-21.
C. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Knutson |
Absent
|
| C. Davis |
Aye
|
| A. Benedetto |
Aye
|
| P. James |
Aye
|
| V. Toke |
Abstain
|
| J. JORDAN |
Absent
|
| V. Hayes |
Aye
|
B.
January 2020 Warrants/Expenditures
Warrants were not included in time to be considered by Board.
C.
2020-2021 Recruitment Manager Employment Agreement
V. Hayes made a motion to Approve Agreement.
C. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Information and Discussion
A.
Executive Director's Report
David Hardin presented the Executive Director Report.
B.
Financial Update, includes presentation of 2019 Audit findings and 2nd Interim Budget
David Hardin presented the 2nd Interim Report. The final audit has not been completed.
C.
Bullying Hazing and Intimidation Prevention Policy - Second Read
David Hardin answered questions from the Board related to this policy.
D.
Board Member Recruitment
David is hopeful to recommend a parent to the Board in the coming months.
Parren and James have had contact with two potential candidates.
E.
Homeless Foster Youth Policy, First Read
David presented the Homeless Foster Youth Policy.
F.
Forming a Foundation to support Aurum Prep
Parren James discussed with the Board and answered questions.
IV. Action Items
A.
2020-2021 Bullying Hazing and Intimidation Prevention Policy
P. James made a motion to Ratify Bullying Hazing and Intimidation Prevention Policy.
V. Hayes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2021-2022 Employment Agreement and Arbitration Agreement Templates
V. Hayes made a motion to Approve 2021-2022 Employment Agreement and Arbitration Agreement Templates.
A. Benedetto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Hansberger and Klein Retainer Agreement Addendum
P. James made a motion to Approve 2021-2022 Employment Agreement and Arbitration Agreement Templates.
C. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Recruitment Coordinator Job Description
C. Davis made a motion to Approve the Recruitment Coordinator Job Description.
A. Benedetto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CalOSHA Covid-19 Prevention Plan
M. Knutson made a motion to Approve CalOSHA Covid-19 Prevention Plan.
V. Hayes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
2020 Financial Audit
No action taken. Vote moved to March board meeting.
G.
School Accountability Report Card
No action taken. Item to be voted on at the March board meeting.
H.
2nd Interim Budget
C. Davis made a motion to approve 2nd Interim Budget.
M. Knutson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Resolution 02-24-2021.01 appointing a Standing Achievement Committee
A. Benedetto made a motion to Approve resolution 02-24-2021.01 appointing a Standing Achievement Committee.
M. Knutson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Resolution 02-24-2021.02 appointing Standing Finance Committee
V. Hayes made a motion to Approve resolution 02-24-2021.02 appointing Standing Finance Committee.
M. Knutson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Resolution 02-24-2021.03 appointing a Standing Governance Committee
M. Knutson made a motion to Approve resolution 02-24-2021.03 appointing a Standing Governance Committee.
C. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Resolution 02-24-2021.04 appointing a Standing Development Committee
C. Davis made a motion to Approved resolution 02-24-2021.04 appointing a Standing Development Committee.
V. Hayes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
Resolution Authorizing Formation of Foundation.02-24-2021.05
No action taken. Vote to be moved to March meeting.
V. Closed Session
A.
Personnel: Public Employee Evaluation -- Executive Director
A closed session. There is no report from the closed session.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Board Comments
No comments.
B.
Next Board Meeting
March 24, 2021 at 6pm
C.
Adjourn Meeting
V. Hayes made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
C. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. James