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Encore JR/SR High School

Minutes

Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting - May 2022

Date and Time

Monday May 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Location

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Directors Present

C. Sutton (remote), K. Ahmed (remote), K. Staley (remote), R. Gabler (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

J. Barkdull (remote), S. Adriaan (remote), S. Bow (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 May 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

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

D.

Public Comment

No members of the public presented comment.

II. Consent Items

A.

Board Meeting Minutes

C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting- April 22, 2022 on 04-22-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting - April 2022 on 04-25-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
C. Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting- May 1, 2022 on 05-01-22.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sutton
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
K. Staley
Aye

B.

Payment Reports

C. Sutton made a motion to Approve.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye

III. Budget and Finance

A.

Ratification of Key Charter Advisors LLC Agreement for Charter School Advisory Services

C. Sutton made a motion to ratify the agreement as presented.
K. Ahmed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye

B.

Board Resolution #2022-006 (Bank Signatories)

C. Sutton made a motion to approve Board Resolution 2022-006.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
K. Staley
Aye

C.

April 2022 Financial Reports

Paul Khoury of DMS presented the April 2022 financial reports.

IV. Staff Reports

A.

Executive Director Report

Dr. Bow provided update with staffing of Director of Operations and Finance position--candidate has accepted the position to start July 1, 2022.

B.

Staff Liaison Report

Mr. Waggoner reiterated staff inquiries into when Letters of Assurance will be presented to staff. He also shared positive staff feedback regarding Mr. Adriaan's appointment as Principal.

C.

Principal Report

Mr. Adriaan provided update on teacher interviews. He shared that he has revised the interview and hiring process to include student and teacher participation. His focus is on building community to move Encore forward.

V. Curriculum and Instruction

A.

2022-2023 Instructional Calendar

K. Staley made a motion to approve revised 2022-23 Instructional Calendar.
K. Ahmed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye

B.

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

K. Ahmed made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Bell Schedule.
C. Sutton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Ahmed
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye

VI. Governance

A.

2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar

C. Sutton made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar.
K. Ahmed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye

VII. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

Reconvene from closed session

The Board reconvened from closed session at 9:03 p.m. There was no action taken in closed session.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

K. Ahmed made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
K. Staley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ahmed
Aye
R. Gabler
Aye
K. Staley
Aye
C. Sutton
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Gabler
Documents used during the meeting
None

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