Lincoln Preparatory School
Annual Meeting
Minutes of the Board of Directors
August 14, 2014
Board Members in Attendance: Guests in Attendance
Deidre Cummings Holly Williams-School Administrator
William Dean-EL Susan Scarponi- Sponsor Rep -CSC
Ken Baris Brian Adams- Fiscal Officer- Skype
Harvey Jordan April Hart-Legal Counsel
John Stack-Cambridge
Wendall Garth- Legal Assistant
Maureen Businger- Cambridge
Meeting was called to order at 5:36pm.
Public Comment: No Comment from any member of the public.
Agenda:
The Board Reserved the Right to amend the agenda as needed.
Motion to Approve Agenda by: Deidre Cummings. Second: Christel Best.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-50 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts and approves the meeting agenda of August 14, 2014.
Minutes:
Motion to accept and approve the July 10, 2014 minutes: Deidre Cummings. Second: Mellissa Hall
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-51 RESOLVED: that the Board of accepts and approves the minutes of the July 10, 2014.
State of the School Report: Holly Williams-School Administrator.
Ms. Williams submitted a formal written report. She discussed opening assurance; enrollment; staffing; recent events; community partnerships. First day of school was Monday August 12th; attendance incentives; parent outreach; parent orientation; enrollment is at 202
Management Update: John Stack-Cambridge
Mr. Stack submitted a formal written report. He discussed enrollment; marketing; leadership retreat; .sales force; modular. He also gave a presentation outlining the new format of the SOS and management reports.
Sponsor Report: Susan Scarponi -Charter School Specialist.
Susan Scarponi discussed the “Sponsor Connection” newsletter.
Legal Update: April Hart, April N. Hart Co., L.P.A.
Ms. Hart will discuss the policies that needs board approval.
Financial Report: Brian Adams-OCSC.
The Board reviewed the written financial report of Mr. Adams. Mr. Adams discussed the cash balance of the school and enrollment numbers. Ken Baris made a motion to accept the written financial report. Second by: Deidre Cummings.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14- 52 RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors accepts and approves the written financial report as on file and subject to audit.
Board Nominations:
Ken Baris made a motion to nominate William Dean-El to the Board of Directors of Lincoln Prep. Second: Deidre Cummings. Abstention: William Dean-El. All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-53 RESOLVED: that the Board of Directors accepts and approves William Dean-EL as a member of the Board of Directors for Lincoln Prep for a term extending from August 2014 thru the annual meeting of 2017 or until his earlier resignation.
Ken Baris made a motion to nominate Christel Best to the Board of Directors of Lincoln Prep. Second: Deidre Cummings. All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-54 RESOLVED: that the Board of Directors accepts and approves Christel Best as a member of the Board of Directors for Lincoln Prep for a term extending from August 2014 thru the annual meeting of 2017 or until her earlier resignation.
Board Committees: The following Board Members were appointed by President William Dean-EL for committees for the term of one year ending at the Annual Meeting of 2015:
Audit & Finance Committee: Brian Adams-Chair; Ken Baris; Christel Best; Harvey Jordan.
Education Committee: Deidre Cummings - Chair; Mellissa Hall; Valencia Lescook.
Nomination Committee: Ad Hoc
Harvey Jordan made a motion to accept the 2014-15 Committee Appointments.
Second: Deidre Cummings
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-55 RESOLVED: that the Board of Directors accepts and approves the listed committee appointments from Aug 2014 thru the annual meeting of 2015 or until his/her earlier resignation.
Adoption of Board Policies: Having reviewed and presented all new policies and Annual Policies requiring adoption by the Board Of Directors -The Board entertained motions to adopt the Following Policies:
Annual Conflict of Interest/Code of Ethics-Amended: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-56 RESOLVED: The Board approves the Annual Conflict of Interest Policy.
Fixed Asset Policy : Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-57 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts the Annual fixed asset policy.
Annual Academic Prevention and Intervention Policy: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-58 Resolved: The Board of Directors approves the Annual Academic Prevention and Intervention Policy.
Food Allergy Policy: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-59 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the Annual Food Allergy Policy.
Medication Policy. Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-60 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts and approves the Medication Policy.
Safe School Policy: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-61 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the Safe School Policy.
Search Policy : Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-62 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts the Annual Search Policy.
Annual Wellness Policy: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-63 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the Annual Wellness Policy.
Child Find Policy. Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-64 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts and approves the Annual Child Find Policy.
Personal Information System Policy: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-65 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the Personal Information System Policy.
Special Education Model Policies and Procedures and Ohio Administrative Code 3301: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-66 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors adopts the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures and Ohio Administrative Code 3301.
2014-15 Board Meeting Calendar: Motion: Harvey Jordan; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-67 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the 2014-15 Board Meeting Calendar.
Semi-Annual Bullying Report: - Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-68 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors accepts the Semi-Annual bullying report.
2014-15 Parent-Student Handbook: Motion: Deidre Cummings; Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried.
14-69 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves the 2014-15 Parent-Student Handbook.
Board Stipends
Motion to accept and approve the increase of board stipends in the amount of $425.00 per meeting: Ken Baris; Second: Harvey Jordan .
All In Favor. Motion Carried.
14-70 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors approves and authorizes increase of board stipends in the amount of $425.00 per meeting.
Contract:
Harvey Jordan made the motion to accept and approve the Payroll/HR contract with School Financial Services in the amount of $700.00 per month for July1, 2014- June 30, 2015. Second: Ken Baris.
All in Favor. Motion carried:
14-71 RESOLVED: The Board of Directors accepts and approves the Payroll/HR contract with School Financial Services in the amount of $700.00 per month for July1, 2014- June 30, 2015.
Board Discussion:
The board has request that the management company supply an inventory list to all board members.
Executive Session:
None
Reminder of next meeting date:
Next Tentative Meeting Date is October 9, 2014 at 5:30 pm at Lincoln Prep
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Harvey Jordan. Second by: Deidre Cummings.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm
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Board Secretary