Eno River Academy

March Board Meeting

Published on March 13, 2020 at 12:26 PM EDT
Amended on March 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday March 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Online via Zoom link
 
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/692479705&sa=D&ust=1585423667214000&usg=AOvVaw1aky3aXbprZ3j8lVSIVUN_

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
   
Additional information related to meeting.


1. Times are set as approximations. Time extensions or reductions for each topic may be provided by the presiding Board officer based on the need and the remaining agenda items.

2. It is requested that committee update items that would need further discussion and/or a vote should be emailed to the Chair to be placed on the agenda at least 3 (three) business days prior to the monthly Board meeting. The Board encourages the Chair of each committee to present these updates whenever possible.

3. Other items as they arise may be placed on the agenda for discussion, update or vote.
 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
   

Reading of Mission Statement
Eno River Academy will nurture a community of academic and artistic distinction, as it enriches each student’s cultural literacy.
 

  C. Approve Minutes from prior meeting
   

 
    Approve minutes for February Board of Directors Meeting on February 27, 2020
II. Reading of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Statement
  A. Reading of Statement
   

Conflict of interest and ethics statement: ERA By-laws require any member to recuse herself or himself from voting on any matter before the Board which would confer a financial benefit on the member. At this time, the Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Board. If any member knows of a conflict of interest, appearance of a conflict, or possible financial benefit please so state at this time.

III. Monthly Agenda Review
  A. Review and revision, if needed, for meeting agenda
IV. Public Comment Period
  A. Public comments in accordance with the ERA Public Comment Policy
V. Executive Director Announcements and Update
  A. Celebration of events and achievements by ERA Staff and Students
  B. Monthly Executive Director Update
VI. New Business
  A. Discussion of COVID-19
   
The leadership team will provide information, guidance, and options for the remainder of the school year. Upcoming activities (field trips, performances, etc) will also be reviewed. Cancellations, postponements, and alternatives will be discussed. Multiple votes may be needed, and the agenda may be updated to reflect current conditions at the time of the meeting.
  B. Potential update to 2019-2020 school calendar
   
Agenda item in case of needed vote for calendar updates to be determined.
  C. Potential update to Board 2019-2020 calendar
   
Identifying remaining priority items for the 2019-2020 school year and options for completing these items. Discussion to include strategic plan, board elections, and other remaining calendar items for the 2019-2020 school year.
  D. Review of NCDPI mandated policy updates
   
Section 2.6 Anti-nepotism policy update 2020
Section 3.1 Admissions and enrollment policy update 2020
VII. Old Business
  A. Update on School Property Financing Process
  B. K-8 and High School Survey Results
  C. Strategic Plan Process Update and Future Vision appointments
   
Update of strategic plan and request from Mr. O' Malley to appoint 5 attendee as members of the Future Visions committee. Names of appointed members to be listed in minutes.
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Closed Session
   
Closed Session § 143-318.11. (a) 5&6  
A closed session may be called in order to discuss items which warrant confidentiality.
The Board may, at its discretion, move into closed session to discuss items which warrant confidentiality pursuant to Article 33C, Section § 143-318.11. (a) 5&6 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
  B. Adjourn Meeting