The Meeting was called to order by the Chair at 12:07 pm.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Cedars International Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Thursday August 17th, 2023 @12:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Sidne Campbell | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Enrique Suarez | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Michael G. Blalock, Board President | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Giacomo Leone | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kerry Parker | not present member |
I. Call To Order
V. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the August 8, 2023 minutes.
It was moved by Chorbishop Sawyer to accept the minutes of the last meeting, Seconded by Mr. Swarez. Motion PASSED.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
III. Closed Session
For the purposes of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551 Texas Government Code Section (.071-.084).
a. To deliberate the appointment, salaries, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee to include the Superintendent.
b. To deliberate the renewal and/or addition of Board members to the Board of Directors.
c. To deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, value of real property or the negotiation/cancellation of contracts.
d. To deliberate actions concerning the Kingsville IDS lawsuit about Accountability ratings.
IX. Discuss and Possible Action Items
a. Consideration and possible approval of Items discussed in Executive Session.
b. Consideration and possible approval of adding new board members.
c. Consideration and possible approval of teachers and staff for 2023-24.
d. Consideration and possible approval of Adult Meal Pricing.
e. Consideration and possible approval of 2023-24 contracts.
f. Consideration and possible approval of TPESS and TTESS evaluators.
g. Consideration and possible approval of 2023 Budget Amendments and 2024 Budget.
h. Consideration and possible approval of the Good Cause Exception to HB 3.
i. Consideration and possible approval of requesting the Superintendent to create a plan for an early childhood campus.
Mr. Leone moved to approve the hiring of a new science instructor. The motion was seconded by Ms. Campbell. Motion PASSED with unanimously.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
It was moved by Mr. Leone to accept the budget as presented, seconded by Chorbishop Sawyer. Motion PASSED unanimously.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
VIII. Report Items
a. High School Report
b. Crowley Campus Report
c. Technology Report
d. Finance and Budget Report
XII. Adjournment
The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on August 14, 2023 for the Board of Directors. Posted by: Dr. Leslie Sparacello.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:11 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin Seconded by: Enrique Suarez
There was no notable discussion on the motion.