Cedars International Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday February 15th, 2024 @12:00 PM

Meeting Summary of Actions

Meeting Summary

The Governing Board met on Thursday February 15th, 2024 @12:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 46 minutes long meeting. Present: Dr. Monsignor Donald Sawyer, Enrique Suarez, Michael Blalock, Giacomo Leone Not Present: Sidne Campbell, Dr. Sharon Butler (President)

The members considered the following items:

  1. I. Call To Order
  2. V. Consent Agenda
  3. VI. Discuss and Possible Action Items
  4. II. CLOSED SESSION

The committee considered 7 motions, of which 7 passed, and 0 failed:

  1. A. 1. A motion was made to update the local leave policy to clarify that any exempt position would be paid the lowest substitute pay and any non-exempt position would be paid $100 for each day of local leave up to 4 days on the August payroll for each person that returns for the following year. (passed)
  2. A. 2. A motion was made to extend the terms of Dr. Butler, Mr. Blalock and Ms. Campbell for an additional 3 years. (passed)
  3. A motion was made to authorize the Superintendent to request TEA amend the charter to allow for PK3 for the next school year. (passed)
  4. C. A motion was made for the Superintendent to pursue the partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission to assist in funding and sourcing the PK program. (passed)
  5. D. A motion was made to amend the June 15, 2023 minutes to show that Mr. Choucair was removed from the Board. (passed)
  6. E. A motion was made to allow the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Stream Realty for the next year. (passed)
  7. F. A motion was made to create a resolution naming Mr. Blalock, Dr. Sparacello and Ms. Bowen as signatories for the Edward Jones account. (passed)

    The meeting adjourned at 1:04 PM