Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Minutes
July Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 23, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Directors Present
A. Gozycki, J. Wagler, M. Dixon, M. Mittal, M. Ramasamy, R. Watson, S. Korrapati, S. Liner, S. Scott
Directors Absent
M. Scruggs
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Pieper
Non Voting Members Present
A. Pieper
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Watson called a meeting of the board of directors of Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy to order on Monday Jul 23, 2018 at 11:35 AM.
R. Watson reminded everyone that the meeting is being recorded and it will be posted on the board portion of the website within a few days.
C.
Read Mission Statement
S. Liner read the mission statement.
D.
Approve Minutes
J. Wagler made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-25-18 Board Meeting on 06-25-18.
S. Liner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Adoption of the Agenda
J. Wagler made a motion to adopt the agenda.
S. Liner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Community Comments (First Opportunity) - subject to guidelines
A.
Community Comments - guidelines
There were no community comments.
III. Directors Report
A.
Director's Report
A. Pieper gave the Director's Report:
Student Performance
Student Performance
- Academic data analysis is complete, ready for review by the Educational Excellence committee
- Ironing out Strategic Planning Implementation for upcoming school year, working on how to incorporate within existing committees
- Finishing data analysis of SEL Survey, updating program for upcoming school year based on student/teacher feedback
- Enrollment update, only small changes
- Resubmitting performance framework after amendments to policy were requested by state
- Slate approval in Closed Session
- Finishing up interviews for remaining open positions this week
- NC gifted education expert coming to talk to staff for professional development
- Benefits update from provider, new quote
- Incorporating technology classes K-4 (expanding from K-1)
- Bell Schedule: added five minutes, updated on the school website
- New Scholars Event 8/12
- Scholars Service Day 8/14
- Quote to fill the weep holes (to keep the bees out)
S. Liner presented changes made to Anti-Nepotism Policy as requested from state.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
J. Wagler made a motion to convene in Closed Session pursuant to "Permitted Purposes" under N.C.G.S. §143-318.11: (a) To prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential information.
S. Liner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
S. Liner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Wagler made a motion to move back into Open Session.
M. Mittal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to move back into Open Session.
M. Mittal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to move back into Open Session.
V. Closing Items
A.
Vote on Closed Session Discussion
J. Wagler made a motion to approve offering the position to the candidate discussed in Closed Session.
S. Liner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
S. Liner made a motion to approve the revised Anti-Nepotism and Conflict of Interest Policy.
M. Mittal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Mittal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Wagler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Mittal 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 12:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Gozycki