Merit Preparatory Academy
Board Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm
Meeting at 1440 W. Center Street, The Keep
Join us on Zoom:
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I. Welcome, Roll Call and Pledge
II. Good News from Around the School
Meritorious Knight award for November- Mike Condie and Jessica Sitton
MVP report- Sarah Jones
III. Reports-
Fiscal and Enrollment Responsibilities
Finance Report
Casey Holmes from Red Apple Financial
Finance Committee Report- Rachel Jay
Rylie Lazaga-Spend Plan revisions, second review
Marketing and QuestTime Reports
Stephanie Healey- Marketing
Jeri Mellor- QuestTime and Curriculum committee report
Academic Outcomes and Other Strategic Plan Areas
Director Report
Mike Condie
Charter Fidelity & Adherence to Statute, Rule & Policy
Policy Committee Report- Angela Bunker
Library Policy (revised)
Internet Safety Policy
Teacher Licensure Policy
Merit Teacher Licensure Data Policy
Youth Protection & Suicide Prevention Policy
Board Director Report- Jeann Condie
Review of Merit Bylaws- sections I-V
- https://www.meritprepacademy.org/_files/ugd/e544f1_feb4c7b2ca6b40d396a4a40e96ee7fe7.pdf
IV. Public comment- 15 minutes
As per Board procedure, public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per person. Anyone who would like to make a public comment will need to sign up prior to the start of the public comment period. Grievances, complaints, or concerns with individual employees or board members will not be allowed during this time as they must be dealt with by following the Conflict Resolution Policy process, and defamatory statements regarding any individual will not be allowed during an open public meeting.
V. Action Items
Vote to approve October 10, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve Spend Plan
VI. Board Business
Audit Committee formation
Vote to approve Sandra Campbell as the audit committee chair
Vote to approve Rachel Jay and Alex Tovmasyan as committee members
Training
Land Trust Council training- who has completed?
Audit training update
- Sandra, Rachel, and Alex (1&2)
- Jeri and Amy (1)
UAPCS training
- Jeri report on October training- Marketing and Enrollment
- Upcoming: November 18, 2024 | 4:30-5:30 pm
Succession Planning: Preparing for School Leadership Transitions
Understand the importance of succession planning and how to prepare for smooth leadership transitions in your school.
Expanding the board and preparing for the future
Any leads on new board members?
Board Calendar
The next board meeting will be held on January 9, 2025, at 6:30pm in Merit's library.
No board meeting is currently scheduled for December.
Board members are responsible to attend the end of year knighting ceremony on May 21, 2025 at 8:30am, and graduation on May 22,2025 at 4pm.
VII. Executive Session
To discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
Possible Action from Executive Session
VII. Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify school administration at 801-491-7600.