Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Minutes
SA Special Board Meeting - 8/16/22
Date and Time
Tuesday August 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Location
Like the monthly meetings, this special meeting is open to the public. Regular monthly meeting dates are posted on the school’s calendar and the Board Public Portal. For those unable to attend meetings in person, a weblink or teleconference line is provided on the agendas that are posted a few days before the meetings. The minutes for prior meetings as well as audio recordings of the meetings are posted on the Board Public Portal.
Directors Present
A. Farooqi (remote), A. Starling (remote), C. Lewis (remote), D. Palmer (remote), E. Womer (remote), M. Pfaff (remote), S. Dasu, W. Ning (remote)
Directors Absent
N. Morrison
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
W. Ning
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Pieper (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
A. Pieper (remote)
Guests Present
N. Reynolds (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Administrative Meeting Review
E.
Approval of Prior Minutes 7/22/22
F.
Adoption of the Agenda
II. Community Comments (First Opportunity) - subject to guidelines
A.
Community Comments - guidelines
III. Director's Report
A.
General Items
No updates.
IV. Committee Updates
A.
Finance Committee
The Board reviewed grant-related technology expenses for Board approval. Expenses are budgeted but require board approval because they exceed $20,000.
- $52,646 for chrome books
- $51,689 for installation of networking/wifi equipment throughout the school
Chrome books will be ordered upon approval to ensure delivery as soon as possible.
B.
Expansion Committee
V. Closed Session
A.
Vote to go into Closed Session
B.
Closed Session
C.
Vote on any items from Closed Sessions
Weiyi abstained
No community comments