Final

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT

Location

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 1, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Scholars Academy Annual Board Meeting
Register in advance for this webinar:
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You may also watch the meeting live via YouTube stream, at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy - Charlotte - YouTube

 

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 2:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Dominique Palmer 1 m
   

Confirm meeting recording.

  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Erica Womer 1 m
   

Do we have a quorum? Welcome to the Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy Board Meeting.

  
  C. Read Mission Statement   AJ Farooqi 2 m
   

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy provides a differentiated, challenging, and equitable learning environment that supports the  distinctive intellectual, social, and emotional needs of highly gifted children from diverse backgrounds and enables them to form meaningful relationships with their intellectual peers.

  
  D. Adoption of the Agenda Vote Erica Womer 2 m
   

Are there any Amendments to the Agenda?

  
  E. Administrative Meeting Review   Erica Womer 2 m
   

Zoom Webinar Etiquette/Rules:

 

Meetings will be broadcast to the public via the Zoom Webinar Platform. This medium is more secure as it requires attendees to register, limits interactivity, removes the ability to communicate without permission and does not permit anonymous participation, comment, or annotation.  Registration will require the submission of a first and last name and an email.

  
  F. Approval of Prior Minutes 06/26/2023 Approve Minutes Dominique Palmer 2 m
   
  • Official approval of posted draft minutes
  
     
  G. Officer Selection Vote Dominique Palmer 2 m
   

Vote to fill the Secretary position. 

  
II. Community Comments (First Opportunity) - Subject to Guidelines 2:12 PM
  A. Community Comments - Guidelines FYI 10 m
   

The public is welcome to speak; limited to three minutes per speaker.
Topics should not cover private, confidential or personal information.
The board will not respond or enter into a dialogue on topics discussed.

At this time you may indicate your desire to participate in Community Comments by raising your hand.

  1. If you would like to raise a hand, click “Participants” in the lower or upper section of your Zoom chat.
  2. In the “Participants” window select “Raise Hand” {Windows: Alt+Y} or {Mac: Option+Y} keyboard shortcuts to raise or lower your hand.
  3. When it is your turn, a moderator will identify you by name and then grant you access to speak.
  
III. Committee Updates 2:22 PM
  A. Policy Committee Vote Erica Womer 2 m
   

Second read of PTO Policy

 

  
  B. Governance Committee FYI Erica Womer 10 m
   
  • Annual Conflict of Interest Policy Review: The Board reviewed and discussed Scholars Academy's conflict of interest policy at today's annual retreat.   The Board is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all our actions and decisions. It is crucial for us Board Members to act in the best interest of Scholars Academy and the Scholars we serve. To maintain the public's trust and fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities, we must be diligent in identifying and addressing any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the course of our duties.
  • Intent to Renew Charter sent to Office of Charter Schools on July 25, 2023
  
IV. Community Comments (Second Opportunity) - Subject to Guidelines
V. Closed Session 2:34 PM
 

To discuss and consider employment contract

  
  A. Vote to go into Closed Session Vote Erica Womer 2 m
  B. Closed Session Discuss Erica Womer 10 m
  C. Vote on any items from Closed Sessions Vote Erica Womer 5 m
VI. Closing Items 2:51 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Erica Womer