Encore JR/SR High School

Minutes

Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting - February 2022

Date and Time

Monday February 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Location

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Directors Present

C. Sutton (remote), G. Thackeray (remote), K. Staley (remote), R. Gabler (remote)

Directors Absent

K. Ahmed

Guests Present

A. Barkdull (remote), C. Walker (remote), J. Barkdull (remote), J. Simmons (remote), J. Thibodeaux (remote), Paul Khoury (remote), S. Bow (remote), jamie waggoner (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Gabler called a meeting of the board of directors of Encore JR/SR High School to order on Monday Feb 28, 2022 at 6:32 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency

G. Thackeray made a motion to Approve Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Absent
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye

D.

Public Comment

II. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting - January 2022 on 01-24-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting- January 30, 2022 on 01-30-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent
C. Sutton
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting- February 10, 2022 on 02-10-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent

III. Consent Items

A.

DOJ Report

Report presented by Joseph Thibodeaux.  Nothing to report.

B.

Finance Reports

K. Staley made a motion to Approve Finance Report.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.

Report presented by Carol Walker.  

Releasing temp and placing Kelsey White into that position. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent

IV. Staff Reports

A.

Executive Director Report

Report presented by Dr. Sabrina Bow. 

B.

Audit Findings Progress Report

Audit findings progress report presented by Dr. Sabrina Bow.

C.

Director of Academics Report

Directors of Academics Report was not given, but asked to be moved to next board meeting with and updated report.  

D.

Staff Liaison Report

Staff Liaison Report presenting by Jamie Waggoner.

V. Governance

A.

Revised 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar

G. Thackeray made a motion to Approve the Revised 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Absent
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye

B.

Removal and Appointment of Directors for Western Encore Properties, Inc.

K. Staley made a motion to remove Denise Griffin, John Griffin, and Suzanne Cherry and appoint Rob Gabler, Chandale Sutton, and Sabrina Bow as new directors of Western Encore Properties, Inc.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent
R. Gabler
Aye

VI. Finance

A.

Ratification of Engagement Letter with Stifel

C. Sutton made a motion to Approve Ratification of Engagement Letter with Stifel.
G. Thackeray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent

B.

January 2022 Financial Statements

G. Thackeray made a motion to Approve the January 2022 Financial Statements.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Absent
G. Thackeray
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye

C.

LCAP Supplemental Report

K. Staley made a motion to Approve the LCAP Supplemental Report.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sutton
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent
R. Gabler
Aye

VII. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

Reconvene from closed session

Reconvene from closed session at 9:52 pm.  No action reportable.

VIII. Compensation Study

A.

Review and Adoption of Comparable Compensation Data for Charter School Executives

The compensation Study will be moved to the March 7, 2022 board meeting's agenda

IX. Employment Agreement for Executive Director

A.

Review and Approval of Employment Agreement for Executive Director

The compensation Study will be moved to the March 7, 2022 board meeting's agenda.

B.

Oral Report of Executive Compensation Paid to the Executive Director

The compensation Study will be moved to the March 7, 2022 board meeting's agenda.

X. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

G. Thackeray made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
G. Thackeray
Aye
K. Ahmed
Absent
K. Staley
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Thibodeaux
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2022_01_24_board_meeting_minutes draft.pdf
  • 2022_01_30_board_meeting_minutes draft.pdf
  • 2022_02_10_board_meeting_minutes DRAFT.pdf
  • 2022_02_19_board_meeting_minutes DRAFT.pdf
  • DOJ Report Feb 2022.pdf
  • ENC 21-22 -Monthly Payroll Retirement Contributions FEB 2022.pdf
  • ENCORE January 2022 Warrant Report Details.pdf
  • ENCORE January 2022 Warrant Report Summary.pdf
  • Director of Academics February 2022.pdf
  • Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Data Analysis Report.pdf
  • Staff Liaison Report February 2022.pdf
  • Revised Board Meeting Calendar 21-22.pdf
  • Encore Stifel Engagement Letter (2-25-22) - signed.pdf
  • Encore Financials Jan 2022_Dist.pdf
  • LCAP SUPPLEMENT FEBRUARY 28, 2022 SLIDE DECK.pptx
  • ENCORE LCAP Supplement February 2022.pdf