Dr. Butler called the meeting to order at 12:24 pm.
Dr. Butler called the meeting to order at 12:24 pm.
Cedars International Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Thursday October 19th, 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 |
| Dr. Sharon Butler (President) | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Enrique Suarez | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Michael Blalock, Board President | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Giacomo Leone | not present secretary |
I. Call To Order
III. OPEN FORUM
Those wishing to speak in Open Forum should give their names to the Superintendent prior to the meeting. Board members will listen to comments, but as the designated spokesperson, only the president may respond to the speaker if required. Those responses are limited to: Correcting misstatements of fact presented by the speaker, referring the speaker to applicable board policy, and placing the item on a future board agenda for discussion if not listed on the current board agenda.
Mr. Leone was invited to share his experiences and desire to join the Board of Trustees.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
IV. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the September 21, 2023 minutes.
Mr. Suarez moved and Dr. Butler seconded the motion to approve the minutes from August 17, 2023. The motion passed unanimously.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
V. Reports
a. Superintendent Report
b. High School Report
c. Crowley Campus Report
d. Technology Report
e. Finance and Budget Report
Dr. Sparacello revieopportunitiesd reports. Enrollment is down from 2022.
Marketing and grant opportunities are being enhanced to increase enrollment.
Dr. Sparacello has completed Governance Trainer training to assist board members meeting the training requirements.
Safety training is scheduled for October 9th and will be recorded for Board accessibility.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
VI. Discuss and Possible Action Items
a. Consideration and possible approval of new board member.
b. Consideration and possible approval of District Improvement Plan.
c. Consideration and possible approval of new hires.
d. Consideration and possible approval of E-Sports Stipend.
e. Consideration and possible approval of revised 23-24 budget.
f. Consideration and possible approval of district Multi-Hazzard Emergency Operation Plan (MEOP).
g. Consideration and possible approval of new Agenda format.
Consideration of utilizing chaplain as counselors - Dr. Chorbishop Sawyer moved to not utilize chaplains at Ceders International Academy and Sidne Campbell seconded the motion. The Motion PASSED unanimously.
Consideration of creating an expansion committee - Dr. Butler moved to allow Dr. Sparacello to create a committee to further explore he expansion to an additional four classroom site and Mr. Suarez seconded the motion. Dr. Chorbishop abstained from motion on the motion. The motion PASSED unanimously by the other members.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
VIII. 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.
Ms. Campbell moved and Dr. Chorbishop Sawyer seconded the motion at 1:09 pm to adjourn. The MOTION passed unanimously
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:04 am
Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Dr. Chorbishop Sawyer. The Motion PASSED at 1:09 pm unanimously.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.