OCA/VRA

Board Meeting

May 30, 2017

Board Members: Kevin Kohl, Marshall Whidden, Robert Fletcher, Rusty Ingley, Marissa Story

Other: Donna Nobles, Debra Johnson, Steve Whitaker, Steve Nolen

TOPIC /

DISCUSSION

/ Action /
Call to Order / The meeting was called to order by Kevin Kohl.
Financials
A.  April Financials
B.  Vote on Revised Budget / Whitaker said that the April financials were attached that included the best estimate. Kevin asked if we were still on track to hit the budgeted items. Nolen said that there were a few still out there such as ERATE, telephone due to internet being included in that and will not have to make an internet payment for some time. Nolen said that just today we got a check from Med3000 for $50,000 and felt that we would make budget. Nolen said that it also included another 35,000-40,000. A motion to approve the revised budget was made by Rusty to accept as presented. Seconded by Fletch. All approved.
Discussion on 17/18 Budget / The budget discussion was tabled.
Approval of Minutes / The minutes from 4/25 were presented and a motion was made by Fletch, seconded by Marshall. All approved. / The minutes from 4/25 were presented and a motion was made by Fletch, seconded by Marshall. All approved.
Lease Update/Vote / The Lease that was previously presented through OCCF was made by Fletch to approve as presented. Seconded by Marshall. All approved. / The Lease that was previously presented through OCCF was made by Fletch to approve as presented. Seconded by Marshall. All approved.
Portable Cost (if not finalized with OCCF) / Nolen said a lot of work for the portables would need to start in June. Kevin asked if it was on the current budget, Nolen said no and there was a small cusion on the bidget that could cover some of it.
June Work Session Discussion (if not finalized with OCCF) / Whitaker just wanted to make sure that June 27th that board members be available for a few hours that day. Whitaker asked for emails regarding available times.
Student Lawsuit Update / Nolen said that the bus situation from a year ago now has a court date a year out and our insurance company is looking at it now and it is all in collection phase.
FTE Audit / Kevin told board members that he met with the district and they are all very much advocates for us and they do not know what to do but suggested Drew Crawford to look into it but we do not have a notice from the district that they are taking funds from us although we will be able to file for appeal and that we are in a waiting game until we get notice they are withholding funds. Nolen said the school board said they would pay and would allow us to repay.
Dr. Sonni Invitation to join into Highlands County / Debbie said that Dr. Sonni treats a lot of our children and one of her sites in Sebring she has a building with 44,000 sq ft available. Whitaker said there were about 8 buildings available. Kevin asked how many students come to us from Highlands. Debbie said 3 at this time. Whitaker said it would be additional income without the overhead of admin staff. Fletch said it was a good person to partner with. Howard Kay said that it could open up fundraising possibilities. Kevin asked if our charter would allow that. Debbie said that we would need to meet with Highlands to see.
Summer School Update / Whitaker said that our summer school would start next week and that we would have about 40 students for just the month of June. Whitaker said that we had a donor to cover scholarships.
Director’s Report / Debbie said we may need some teachers. Kevin asked how many. Debbie said maybe 5. Debbie said that Awards Day is on Thursday and Friday is the last day for students
Trustees Report
Adjourn / Rusty motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Marshall. All approved. / Rusty motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Marshall. All approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Donna Nobles