Eno River Academy
Minutes
March Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81948078815?pwd=UmtGbkdVYjVjb1JxV2RvMlFlMytMZz09
Directors Present
Charles Penny II, Jeremy Greene (remote), Michael O'Malley (remote), Sabrina Kordys (remote), Sarah Hernandez (remote), Sarah Yagnow (remote)
Directors Absent
Pamela Norcross
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Charles Penny II
Guests Present
Kristin Martin (remote), Lisa Bair (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Sarah Yagnow called a meeting of the board of directors of Eno River Academy to order on Wednesday Mar 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes from prior meeting
Charles Penny II arrived at 5:37 PM.
Michael O'Malley made a motion to approve the minutes from February Board Meeting on 02-28-23.
Sarah Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sarah Hernandez |
Aye
|
| Sabrina Kordys |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Greene |
Abstain
|
| Sarah Yagnow |
Aye
|
| Michael O'Malley |
Aye
|
| Pamela Norcross |
Absent
|
| Charles Penny II |
Aye
|
II. Reading of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Statement
A.
Reading of Statement
III. Monthly Agenda Review
A.
Review and revision, if needed, for meeting agenda
Sarah Hernandez made a motion to approve the March Board Meeting agenda.
Michael O'Malley seconded the motion.
No discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Greene |
Aye
|
| Sabrina Kordys |
Aye
|
| Pamela Norcross |
Absent
|
| Michael O'Malley |
Aye
|
| Sarah Yagnow |
Aye
|
| Charles Penny II |
Aye
|
| Sarah Hernandez |
Aye
|
IV. Public Comment Period
A.
Public comments in accordance with the ERA Public Comment Policy, updated May 5, 2020. Please submit emailed public comments to board@enoriveracademy.org for this month's meeting.
No public comments made virtually or sent in by email.
V. Executive Director Announcements and Updates
A.
Monthly Executive Director Update
- Earlier today, Dr. Lanier presented to our middle school classes. His presentation was on the Art of Words where he discussed bullying and harassment. The students were engaged and seemed to enjoy it.
- On Monday, 3-5 had their specials showcase. This is where students get to show what they have been doing in their specials. The event was well attended and the feedback was positive.
- We celebrated our first World Down Syndrome day yesterday by wearing mismatched socks to bring awareness of down syndrome. We will definitely continue this each March 21st.
- We will need a calendar change for Thursday, May 25th . Last year, we experienced traffic
congestion dismissing K-8 at 3:00pm and families showing up at the high school for graduation.- In order to prevent this, we will be dismissing K-8 at 1:00 pm that day. High school students will already be out since it is an exam make-up day. I’ll email families tomorrow so they can plan accordingly.
- We have our Roller Coaster presentations and Science Fair on 03/31.
- Annual Fund: To date, we have received $15,025.00. Grant proposals were due on March 15th and will be presented to the School Improvement Team in our meeting on Monday. There is enough money to cover all proposals!
VI. Committee Updates
A.
Finance
- State Funds need to be used by end of April and we are on track for that.
- Some counties delayed their funds, but will be added to March's report.
- The Annual Fund money will show up next month.
B.
Diversity and Inclusion
Already discussed in Executive Director Update that Dr. Lanier was on site this week.
C.
School Improvement Team
Annual Fund discussed in Executive Director Update, but team will review all proposals and decide on those to approve, if not all.
VII. New Business
A.
Board on Track Renewal
Board on Track will automatically renew in July. No discussion or questions on this.
VIII. Old Business
A.
Strategic Plan Updates
Charles Penny II made a motion to approve the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan with the discussed changes.
Sabrina Kordys seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sarah Hernandez |
Aye
|
| Charles Penny II |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Greene |
Aye
|
| Michael O'Malley |
Aye
|
| Pamela Norcross |
Absent
|
| Sarah Yagnow |
Aye
|
| Sabrina Kordys |
Aye
|
B.
Board Goals
Discussed community and business contacts for connections/partnerships for ERA.
Board member application packet has been updated and will go out after Spring Break.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Closed Session
No Closed Session required.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Michael O'Malley made a motion to adjourn the March Board Meeting.
Jeremy Greene seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sabrina Kordys
Documents used during the meeting
- 68A 2023 0228 OP L4.pdf
- Strategic Plan Update March 2023 DRAFT.docx
Statement read by Sarah Y. with no Conflicts of Interest.