Cedars International Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday July 17th, 2025 @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 not present member
Enrique Suarez present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Michael G. Blalock, Board President present chair On Time At Adjournment
Giacomo Leone present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Kerry Parker present member On Time At Adjournment

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:56 pm

Motion to adjourn

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

II. Report Items

  1. Superintendent Evaluation Presentation
  2. Finance Report-Draft 25-26 Budget



Consent Agenda

  1. 25-26 Staff and New Hires to date
  2. TIA payment policy and plan
  3. Cell Phone Policy
  4. Wellness Policy
  5. PK3 and PK4 Tuition Rates
  6. Safety Audit
  7. Revised Workday Calendars






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)


  1. Discussion of possible board members
  2.  To deliberate the appointment, salaries, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.




IV. Discuss and Possible Action Items


  1. Discussion and possible approval of items discussed in closed session.
  2. Discussion and possible approval 25-26 Payscale, Benefits, and Stipends
  3. Discussion and possible approval of 25-26 Draft Budget
  4. Discussion and possible approval of Superitendent Contract 25-26
  5. Discussion and possible approval of selecting a Broker for the sale of the Crowley campus.















I. Call To Order/Approval of Minutes

Approval of June 19, 2025 Minutes submitted.

VII. Upcoming Meeting

August 21, 2025 at Cedars International Academy-Crowley Campus via Zoom