SMART Academy

Aug
17

August Board of Directors' Meeting

4351 E. 131st St. Cleveland, Ohio 44105

Thursday, August 17 2023

4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

August Board of Directors' Meeting

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
    4:00 pm EDT
    1. SMART Academy Board of Directors' Meeting
      1. August 17, 2023 @ 4:00pm
  2. Board Norms
    1. Norms
      • Agree to abide by meeting guidelines and structure
      • Remain on topic
      • Act in the best interests of the school
      • Participate and show respect
      • Listen, be open, and honest
      • Agree to disagree respectfully
      • Be prepared for meetings
      • Start on time
  3. Roll Call
    1. Board Members:
      • Joe Nicklos
      • Josh Lane
      • Russell Cooper
      • Stephen Munn
      • Vacant
    2. Other Attendees:
      • Maureen Businger, Sponsor Representative
      • Robert Aitken, Superintendent
      • Joe Crawfis, Fiscal Officer
      • Cory Boruvka, Fiscal Officer
  4. Approval of Current Agenda

    Resolved, that the Board of Director approves the agenda as presented.

    Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________

    Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

  5. Public Participation
  6. Old Business
  7. New Business
    1. Approval of New Board Member

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves Dr. Randy Yates as a member of the Board of Directors' effective immediately. 

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2023 as presented.

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    3. State of the School Report
      1. Superintendent's Report

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the Superintendent's report as presented.

        2022-2023 School Report Card

        Enrollment Update: 103

        Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
        Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    4. Treasurer Report
      1. Monthly Finance Report

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the financial report for June 2023 and July 2023 as presented.

        Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
        Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

      2. Approval of Contract for Treasurer Services

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the bond amount of $________ for school treasurer, Joe Crawfis as presented.    

        Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________

        Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

      3. Rea GAAP Engagement

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the engagement for Rea and Associates to compile the FY 2023 GAAP Financials and file with Auditor of State by the stated deadline.

        Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________

        Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    5. Approval of Employment Contracts

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the following employment contracts as presented.

      Claudia Olson

      Mallory Chavez

      Chris Stolle

      Veronica Kelly-Lewis

      Sandra Capitena

      Nicholas Gresko

      Hailey Trubey

      Tamika Williams

      Thai Hampton

      Amil Ali-Shakir

      Tshombe Chambliss

      Michael Demor

      Ebonie Manning

       

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    6. Marketing Report
    7. Code of Ethics Review

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors has received the Code of Ethics policy in compliance with the Sponsor Contract and approves and adopts the policy as presented.

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    8. Review of Policies

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby acknowledges that it has reviewed the following policies and procedures in Section 300 of the Board Policy Manual to ensure the safety of students, employees, and other persons and to ensure that its policies and procedures comply with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations:

      • Wellness Policy

      • Food and Beverage Policy

      • Return to Play Policy

      • Protective Eyewear Policy

      • Asbestos Management Policy

      • Automated External Defibrillator Policy

      • Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policy

      • Chicken Pox Epidemic Policy

      • Dangerous and Recalled Products Plan

      • Hand-Washing Policy

      • Integrated Pest Management Policy

      o Bed Bug Process Policy

      • Pesticide Notice Policy

      • Food Allergy Policy • Medication Policy

      • Radon Protocol Policy

      • Vehicle Idling Policy

      • Search Policy

      • Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Policy

      • Corporal Punishment Policy

      • Tobacco Policy

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    9. Academic Prevention and Intervention Policy

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors has reviewed and approves the policy on Academic Intervention and Prevention as presented.

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    10. Annual Policy Review

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors has reviewed and approves the following policies:  

      FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors has provided a copy of the Public Records Policy to the superintendent as the designated records custodian.

      • Amended and Restated Code of Regulations

      • Public Records Policy and Retention Schedule

      • Suspension and Expulsion Policy

      • Homeless Student Policy

      • Parent Involvement Policy

      • Career Advising Policy

      • Blizzard Bag Policy  

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    11. Transportation Agreement

      WHEREAS, the Board of Directors approves the bus stops and designates the school leader as coordinator with authority to update the bus stops as needed.

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    12. Semi-Annual Report on Verified Acts of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors accepts the Semi-Annual Report of Verified Acts of

      Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying as presented.

      Reported Incidents: 0

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

       

    13. Approval of Legal Agreement

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors agrees to approve Amy Goodson and Company has the Boards' legal counsel as presented.

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

       

  8. Informational Reports
  9. Confirmation of Next Meeting
    1. Thursday, October 19, 2023

      4:00pm

  10. Adjournment at
    1. Time: 

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________
      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

Attendance

Members

Name Attendance

Robert Aitken

Cory Boruvka

Maureen Businger

Russell Cooper

Joe Crawfis

Stephen Furlow-Munn

Amy Goodson

Josh Lane

Joseph Nicklos

Hailey Trubey

Randy Yates

Documents Tab

Type Name
Document 367385 icon SMART Vendor List.pdf
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