Cedars International Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday July 16th, 2026 @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

Call to order

The meeting was called to order by Board President, Mr. Blalock at 12:04 pm.

A motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 2026.

By: Kerry Parker Seconded by: Enrique Suarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion to increase the Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Sparacello, to $150,000.

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 hire Edith Murray as a Special Education teacher.

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

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion to approve the existing curriculum, thereby leaving the topic of sex education to the family.

By: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin Seconded by: Enrique Suarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion to approve the Wellness Plan as presented by the committee.

By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Kerry Parker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion to approve the PreK tuition for those who are not eligible for assistance at $7,000 a school year.

By: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin Seconded by: Kerry Parker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion to approve adult meal prices at $5.25 for lunch; and at 3.45 for breakfast.

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

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

At 12:42 a motion to adjourn was made.

By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Kerry Parker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

The board went into Executive Session at 12:13 pm. Executive session ended at 12:32 PM.

Approval of the Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 2026, was made.

By: Kerry Parker Seconded by: Enrique Suarez

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Legal Update

The board was brought up to date on the legal activities.

A motion to increase Donna Bowen's salary by $1,000 was made, as she has earned a state designation.

By: Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, DMin Seconded by: Kerry Parker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:37 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Giacomo Leone Seconded by: Kerry Parker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Superintendent's Report

Enrollment is currently at 547 students and is expected to increase. The wellness presentation was explained in detail. The new facility is being set up for the coming year. The facility is looking fine. The presentation of the adult and sibling charges for meals was clearaly presented to the board. The elementary campus has been leased. The high school campus lease is being handled by our lawyers. Happily, all operations are positive and working at this point.

Generally: Elementary lease is executed.'

Moving into the new campus is progressing well.'

PreK playground equipment is in process for the new site.

26-27 Budget is looking fine. There will be a full report next month.