Cedars International Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday March 21st, 2024 @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 present secretary On Time At Adjournment

I. Call To Order

Dr. Butler called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.

II. 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.

b. To deliberate the addition of Board members to the Board of Directors.

c. To deliberate legal actions and contracts related to TxDOT condemnation process.


Closed session at 12:06 p.m.

Return to open session at 12:30 p.m.


III. Consent Agenda

A. Budget Amendment

B. Form 990

C. Superintendent's Goals for 23-24

D. 24-25 School Calendar

E. Board Approval of Freezer Repair above $5000

Approval of all items on the consent agenda with the exception of the Form 990.

By: Michael Blalock, Board President Seconded by: Giacomo Leone

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

IV. Approval of Minutes

Approval of the February 15 , 2024 minutes.

Move the approval of the minutes from last meeting.

By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Notice of Regular Board Meeting

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Cedars International Academy is scheduled for Thursday March 21, 2024 beginning at 12:00 pm at Our Lady Maronite Church, Austin, TX 78753.The meeting may be attended via Zoom by contacting Dr. Leslie Sparacello at 512-419-1551 for meeting information. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. As authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., the Board during the course of the meeting covered by this notice may enter into closed or executive session to discuss personnel, legal and/or real estate matters.


In addition to the regular board meeting from 12:00-1:00, the Superintendent and Board members will participate in training during the hours of 8:30-3:30.

V. Report Items

A. Financial Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Principal report on Academic Progress Leading to STAAR/EOC

VI. Discuss and Possible Action Items

A. Discussion and possible revision of items discussed in closed session.

B. Discussion and possible approval of change to 23-24 calendar due to Solar Eclipse.

C. Discussion and possible approval of PK3 Business plan and Resolution for Expansion.













Motion to approve the Business Plan for the addition of PK3 for the 2024-25 school year.

By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Dr. Sharon Butler (President)

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:20 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. Sharon Butler (President) Seconded by: Enrique Suarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.