City Garden Montessori School
Minutes
Board of Directors
Date and Time
Wednesday April 3, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Conference Line Info
Phone number: (605)468-8013
Access code: 797536#
Phone number: (605)468-8013
Access code: 797536#
Directors Present
A. Beasley, A. Tillman, C. Schell, D. Desai-Ramirez, D. Smith, J. Sharp, S. Deuanephenh, S. Williams, T. Harris
Directors Absent
A. Nickrent, L. Fathman
Guests Present
A. Hemphill, C. Huck, D. Fox, J. Achtenberg, N. Evans, S. Sanchez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Smith called a meeting of the board of directors of City Garden Montessori School to order on Wednesday Apr 3, 2019 at 6:35 PM.
C.
Introductions and Public Comment
None
D.
Approval of Consent Agenda
S. Williams made a motion to Approved the Consent Agenda.
A. Beasley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Presentations
A.
Academic Accountability 101
The board thanked Jesse Dixon and Shanika Harris for a thorough and thought-provoking presentation. It was requested that the PPT be shared with the group.
B.
City Garden Foundation Discussion
Our first attempts to outline the options were not as expected. We will regroup and present to the board at the May meeting.
III. Updates and Items for Discussion
A.
Development Update
The Gala Revenue and Expense report was shared. Our expected Gala revenue is $244,942, with expenses estimated at $58,926.
Christie introduced the Charidy Campaign and asked for the board's help to make it a success.
B.
Board on Track - Updates on Board Assessment and ED evaluation Process
The board assessment is completed and will be shared with the members soon.
The ED evaluation is in progress and will be posted to Board on Track for the members to provide feedback.
IV. Action Items
A.
January 2019 Financials
A. Tillman made a motion to approve the January Financials.
A. Beasley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
February 2019 Financials
A. Tillman made a motion to approve the February financials.
A. Beasley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FY19 Budget Revision
A. Beasley made a motion to approve the FY19 Budget Revision.
T. Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
The board reviewed the YTD revenue and expenses, including the Strategic Plan portion.
D.
Review of Updated FY20 Budget
The board reviewed the draft of the budget for next year, including the Strategic Plan aspect.
V. Other Business
A.
Questions and Comments
B.
Reflection: Board Agreements
At the beginning of the meeting, it was requested that we add the Mission Statement to our agenda to keep it top of mind. Also, another board agreement was suggested that we should ensure that there is clarity regarding the purpose of each discussion and the end result required.
C.
Included in Packet as Reading Materials
VI. Upcoming Events and Initiatives
A.
Dates and Times for this Month's Committee Meetings
B.
Dates and Times for Events and Other Items of Interest
Christie informed the group that the State Board of Education, at the request of the State Superintendent, will be touring the school on April 15 at 2:30.
Next year, we will be hosting a Fellow of the Opportunity Trust.
With the addition of the CAO, TOT Fellow, and perhaps another administrative aide, we are needing temporary office space for some of the Executive Admin team, hopefully free or at little cost.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn to Closed Session - Requires Roll Call Vote
D. Smith made a motion to convene to closed session, Citing Missouri Statutes 610.021.2 and 610.021.3.
A. Beasley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Harris |
Aye
|
| S. Deuanephenh |
Aye
|
| A. Beasley |
Aye
|
| J. Sharp |
Aye
|
| D. Smith |
Aye
|
| L. Fathman |
Absent
|
| A. Nickrent |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| D. Desai-Ramirez |
Aye
|
| C. Schell |
Aye
|
| A. Tillman |
Aye
|
At 8:00 PM
B.
Reconvene Public Meeting
At 10:02 PM
The board discussed and agreed with regard to the FY 2020 budget that it was going to accept administration’s recommendation regarding calibrating salaries over a 3 year period to align with the new Compensation Policy; and to change those job titles that need to change accordingly, effective July 1.
The board discussed and agreed with regard to the FY 2020 budget that it was going to accept administration’s recommendation regarding calibrating salaries over a 3 year period to align with the new Compensation Policy; and to change those job titles that need to change accordingly, effective July 1.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Desai-Ramirez made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
T. Harris 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 10:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Fox