Cedars International Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday June 13th, 2024 @12:00 PM

Meeting Summary of Actions

Meeting Summary

The Governing Board met on Thursday June 13th, 2024 @12:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 1 hours and 4 minutes long meeting. Present: Dr. Monsignor Donald Sawyer, Sidne Campbell, Dr. Sharon Butler (President), Enrique Suarez, Michael Blalock, Giacomo Leone Not Present: none

The members considered the following items:

  1. I. Call To Order
  2. III. CLOSED SESSION
  3. II. Approval of Minutes
  4. VI. Discuss and Possible Action Items
  5. IV. Consent Agenda
  6. V. Report Items

The committee considered 8 motions, of which 8 passed, and 0 failed:

  1. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2024 Board meeting (passed)
  2. Motion to elect Mr. Blalock to replace Dr. Butler as Board President effective July 1, 2024. (passed)
  3. Motion to elect Mr. Leone as Board Secretary. (passed)
  4. Motion to approve the attendance day waivers for December 21, 2023; January 16, 2024; April 8, 2024 and May 29, 2024 and to have the Superintendent complete all activities to gain TEA's approval. (passed)
  5. Motion to approve the Elevate Contract to allow for High School credits for Middle School students. (passed)
  6. Motion to approve staffing recommendations by the Superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. (passed)
  7. Motion to authorize the Superintendent to cease negotiations, due diligence, and any contract agreements for the determination of whether the building at 8317 Cross Park is a viable alternative for consolidation of both campuses. (passed)
  8. Motion to delay any future investments with Edward Jones until after August 31, 2024 and to allow funds from any bonds that mature to remain in the money market fund. (passed)

    The meeting adjourned at 1:39 PM