A motion to approve the minutes was presented.
By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Enrique Suarez
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Cedars International Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Thursday November 20th, 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 |
| John Heal | not present member |
Opening of Meeting
The meeting opened at 12:02 pm by Chair Dr. Blalock.
Approval of the Minutes
Consent Agenda
- Depository Contract
- September Financials
- Budget Amendment
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made.
By: Kerry Parker Seconded by: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Reports
- Building Purchase Update
- Charter First Report
Discussion Items
- Discussion and possible approval new Board member.
- Discussion and possible approval of new fees for 25-26 school year.
- Discussion and possible approval of resolution of relocation to the new building at 9100 US 290e in July of 2026
- Discussion and possible approval of resolution to apply for a High Quality designation for the Cedars Next Generation High School.
- Discussion and possible approval of the process for the selection of a broker for the Crowley campus.
A motion to approve John Heals as a new board member was made.
By: Dr. Michael G. Blalock, Board President Seconded by: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
A Motion to approve the changes in the fees schedule for after care that made the fees more current within the current general situations for after care was made.
By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Kerry Parker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
A motion to approve the Superintendent to request a waiver for the move into the new facilities on July 26 was made.
By: Enrique Suarez Seconded by: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Amotion to proceed to apply for a High Quality designation for the Cedars Next Generation High School was made.
By: Kerry Parker Seconded by: Enrique Suarez
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
A motion to approve the process for the superintendent to select a broker for the Crowley Campus was made.
By: Kerry Parker Seconded by: Giacomo Leone
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. L. Sparacello reported on several items. Particularly outstanding is the fact that Cedars received a perfect score of 100 on the Charter First evaluation. Congratulations to all.
Currently our enrollment is at 540 with room for up to 1,000.
The bus schedule for next academic year is being developed to ensure that all currently enrolled students will be able to easily access the school as well as others who may be interested in doing so.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:43 pm.
Motion to adjourn
By: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin Seconded by: Giacomo Leone
There was no notable discussion on the motion.