SMART Academy

Jan
17

Board of Directors' Meeting

4351 E. 131st St, Cleveland, Ohio 44105

Tuesday, January 17 2023

5:30pm - 7:00pm EST

This is an in-person meeting. Zoom will be available for the public.

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
    5:30 pm EST
    1. SMART Academy Board of Directors' Meeting
      1. January 17, 2023 @ 5:30pm
  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
      • Ryan Gerber
    2. Other Attendees:
      • Maureen Barbessi, Sponsor Representative
      • Robert Aitken, Superintendent
      • Hailey Trubey, Director
      • 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
    1. Non-Renewal of Sponsorship

      Buckeye Community Hope Foundation Non-Renewal

  7. New Business
    1. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the meeting of October 18, 2022 as presented.

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

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

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

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

    3. Treasurer Report
      1. Monthly Finance Report

        RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the financial report for December 2022 as
        presented.

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

    4. Approval of Annual Review of Policies

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors reviews and approves the policies as presented.

      102 - Code of Ethics

      110 - Fraud Reporting Policy

      115 - Procurement Policy

      213 - Anti-Gang Policy

      215 - Suspension/Expulsion Policy

      216 - PBIS Restraint and Seclusion

      230 - Reading Guarantee Policy

      231 - Testing Policy

      232 - Career Advising Policy

      234 - Teacher Evaluation Policy

      319 - Corporal Punishment

      Moved: __________ Seconded: ___________

      Ayes: _____________ Nays: ______________

    5. Approval of Employment Contracts

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

      Meghan Haynes - Intervention Specialist

      Ebonie Manning - Therapeutic Behavior Specialist

      Anna Schnell - Paraprofessional

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

    6. Approval of New Sponsor Contract

      RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the submission of Sponsor Contract as
      presented.

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

    7. Discussion of Items

      1. March Staff Recruiting Event

      2. CSU Staff Recruiting

      3. Student Recruiting ideas/Committee Support

      4. Board Member/Board Book

      5. Monthly Newsletter

  8. Informational Reports
    1. Sponsor Update

      Second Bi-Annual Review

      Compliance Report

  9. Confirmation of Next Meeting
    1. February 21, 2023 @ 5:30pm
  10. Adjournment at
    1. Time: 

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

Minutes Tab

Call to Order

SMART Academy Board of Directors' Meeting

January 17, 2023 @ 5:30pm

5:32pm

Board Norms

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

Roll Call

Board Members:

  • Joe Nicklos
  • Josh Lane
  • Russell Cooper
  • Ryan Gerber
  • Vacant

Other Attendees:

  • Maureen Barbessi, Sponsor Representative
  • Robert Aitken, Superintendent
  • Hailey Trubey, Director
  • Joe Crawfis, Fiscal Officer
  • Cory Boruvka, Fiscal Officer

Approval of Current Agenda

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

 

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0

Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Public Participation

Old Business

Non-Renewal of Sponsorship

Buckeye Community Hope Foundation Non-Renewal

New Business

Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the meeting of October 18, 2022 as presented.

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0
Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

State of the School Report

Superintendent's Report

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

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0
Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Treasurer Report

Monthly Finance Report

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the financial report for December 2022 as
presented.

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0
Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Approval of Annual Review of Policies

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors reviews and approves the policies as presented.

102 - Code of Ethics

110 - Fraud Reporting Policy

115 - Procurement Policy

213 - Anti-Gang Policy

215 - Suspension/Expulsion Policy

216 - PBIS Restraint and Seclusion

230 - Reading Guarantee Policy

231 - Testing Policy

232 - Career Advising Policy

234 - Teacher Evaluation Policy

319 - Corporal Punishment

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0

Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Approval of Employment Contracts

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

Meghan Haynes - Intervention Specialist

Ebonie Manning - Therapeutic Behavior Specialist

Anna Schnell - Paraprofessional

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0
Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Approval of New Sponsor Contract

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves the submission of Sponsor Contract as
presented.

Moved: 3 Seconded: 0
Ayes: Josh Nays: Russell

Discussion of Items

1. March Staff Recruiting Event

2. CSU Staff Recruiting

3. Student Recruiting ideas/Committee Support

4. Board Member/Board Book

5. Monthly Newsletter

Informational Reports

Sponsor Update

Second Bi-Annual Review

Compliance Report

Legal Update

Confirmation of Next Meeting

February 21, 2023 @ 5:30pm

Adjournment at

Time: 7:24pm 

Moved: Josh  Seconded: Russell
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0

Attendance

Members

Name Attendance

Robert Aitken

Maureen Barbessi

Cory Boruvka

Russell Cooper

Joe Crawfis

Ryan Gerber

Amy Goodson

Josh Lane

Joseph Nicklos

Hailey Trubey

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