Meeting Summary

The Governing Board met on Thursday October 19th, 2023 @12:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 46 minutes long meeting. Present: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin, Sidne Campbell, Dr. Sharon Butler (President), Enrique Suarez, Michael Blalock, Board President Not Present: Giacomo Leone

The members considered the following items:

1. I. Call To Order
2. III. OPEN FORUM
3. IV. Approval of Minutes
4. V. Reports
5. VI. Discuss and Possible Action Items
6. VIII. Adjournment

The committee considered 6 motions, of which 6 passed, and 0 failed:

1. Dr. Butler called the meeting to order at 12:24 pm. (passed)
2. Mr. Leone was invited to share his experiences and desire to join the Board of Trustees. (passed)
3. Mr. Suarez moved and Dr. Butler seconded the motion to approve the minutes from August 17, 2023. The motion passed unanimously. (passed)
4. 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. (passed)

5. 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. (passed)

6. Ms. Campbell moved and Dr. Chorbishop Sawyer seconded the motion at 1:09 pm to adjourn. The MOTION passed unanimously (passed)

   The meeting adjourned at 11:04AM