RePublic Schools
Minutes
April Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location
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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 624 401 0233
Find your local number: https://republiccharterschools-org.zoom.us/u/aOlr3ihNq
Directors Present
C. Moss (remote), D. George (remote), D. Jarman (remote), J. Hanks (remote), M. Christy (remote), S. Hood (remote), W. Caldwell (remote), W. Morrow (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Mangana, R. Corbin
Guests Present
J. Rybka (remote), L. Brown (remote), L. Harris (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Hood called a meeting of the board of directors of RePublic Schools to order on Thursday Apr 22, 2021 at 10:03 AM.
S. Hood made a motion to approve the minutes from December Board Meeting on 12-17-20.
W. Caldwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. CEO Updates
A.
CEO Update
SP renewal
- 4yr renewal. Followed up with the MCSAB to get to resolution through approval
- All schools (sans SC) have been through renewal in the past two years
III. Reopening Updates
A.
Reopening Updates
- Progress
- Followed science for the decision on when to move forward with in person learning
- Haven’t had any cases of community spread
- COVID preventative methods are working and being implemented with fidelity
- State testing
- Half way through testing in Nashville and in second week for Jackson
- Will be giving the MAP test in May - this will help us plan for the gaps for next year
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
W. Caldwell made a motion to approve the pinnacle resolution to decrease the principal amount limit to $800,000 and name Leroy Harris, Chief Financial Officer as the authorized officer.
S. Hood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Strategic Plan
A.
Strategic Plan - how we got here
- Over 1000 interviews and conversations
- All stakeholders engaged multiple times throughout the process
B.
Strategic Plan Approval Vote
S. Hood made a motion to adopt the updated vision, updated mission, portrait of a graduate, and strategic plan priorities.
W. Morrow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hanks |
Aye
|
| S. Hood |
Aye
|
| C. Moss |
No
|
| M. Christy |
Aye
|
| R. Corbin |
Absent
|
| W. Morrow |
Aye
|
| W. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| A. Mangana |
Absent
|
| D. George |
No
|
| D. Jarman |
Aye
|
VI. 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 12:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Brown