Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Minutes
Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
A. Farooqi, A. Starling, D. Palmer, E. Alvarez, E. Womer, L. Lopez, M. Dixon, W. Ning
Directors Absent
A. Hall, M. Pfaff
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
E. Womer called a meeting of the board of directors of Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy to order on Tuesday Aug 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM.
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Adoption of the Agenda
M. Dixon made a motion to adopt the agenda.
D. Palmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Administrative Meeting Review
F.
Approval of Prior Minutes 06/26/2023
A. Farooqi made a motion to approve the minutes from SA Monthly Board Meeting on 06-26-23.
D. Palmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Dixon |
Aye
|
| L. Lopez |
Aye
|
| A. Farooqi |
Aye
|
| A. Hall |
Absent
|
| E. Alvarez |
Aye
|
| A. Starling |
Aye
|
| M. Pfaff |
Absent
|
| D. Palmer |
Aye
|
| E. Womer |
Aye
|
| W. Ning |
Abstain
|
G.
Officer Selection
M. Dixon made a motion to approve Liliana Lopez as secretary.
A. Farooqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Womer |
Aye
|
| A. Starling |
Aye
|
| M. Dixon |
Aye
|
| D. Palmer |
Aye
|
| L. Lopez |
Aye
|
| A. Farooqi |
Aye
|
| E. Alvarez |
Aye
|
| M. Pfaff |
Absent
|
| A. Hall |
Absent
|
| W. Ning |
Aye
|
II. Committee Updates
A.
Policy Committee
M. Dixon made a motion to approve the PTO policy as presented to the board on June 26th Monthly Board Meeting.
A. Farooqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Governance Committee
- 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
III. Closed Session
A.
Vote to go into Closed Session
W. Ning made a motion to go into closed session.
A. Farooqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Closed Session
back from closed session 2:49
C.
Vote on any items from Closed Sessions
D. Palmer made a motion to approve the employment contract discussed in closed session.
W. Ning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Palmer