Choices in Learning CIL Board of Directors’ Special Meeting September ...

[Pages:3]Choices in Learning CIL Board of Directors' Special Meeting

September 17, 2020 ? 6:00 PM Choices in Learning Cafeteria

A Choices in Learning Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Tina Craft, at 6:04 PM on September 17, 2020, at the Choices in Learning Cafeteria. Board members in attendance were Ms. Tina Craft (Chair), Ms. Eva Brown (Vice Chair and Secretary), Ms. Maja Tesanovic (Director), Mr. Julien Nogues (Director), and Ms. Stacey Barber (Director). Mr. Jeff Peters and Ms. Desiree Moss were also present as board member inductees; however, they did not participate in votes as finger prints have not yet cleared. CIL staff in attendance were Dean - Ms. Kaitlyn Robin (principal designee). Minutes were taken by Ms. Brown. The meeting was recorded by a member of the public and live-streamed on a FaceBook parent page.

Also in attendance to participate in discussion were Ms. Suzanne D'Agresta, Esq. Board Counsel, and Ms. Shannon Kelly, Esq. who is guiding the board on matters of employment.

Proof of Notice of Meeting was posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting and was acknowledged by the Board.

I.

Call to Order ?Chairman ? 5 minutes

A. Proof of Notice of Meeting ? meeting was posted one-week prior

B. Approve the Agenda

II.

Unfinished Business ? 55 minutes

A. Administration Final Action

Previous administrator was given an opportunity for a name-clearing

hearing but did not respond.

Ms. Kelly advised that the Board take a final vote regarding

termination of administrator's employment, and to discuss whether or

not to offer a severance package in exchange for a general release of

claims.

a. A review of the Employee Handbook confirmed that

accrued sick, personal, and vacation time are not paid out

upon termination for cause.

b. No previous staff have ever been offered severance

packages.

c. The board opted not to offer a severance package as

termination was for cause and the principal was not in

good standing. No motion was needed as there is no

further action required.

Ms. D'Agresta advised, under Florida statutes, that the Department of

Education Office of Professional Practices be informed of the

termination, including sending the termination letter and supporting documentation. B. Process for Principal search The Board discussed a site analysis to gather feedback from the school community and requested that CIL's HR representative assist with creation and data analysis. After the site analysis, the Board will create the job description and post the opening on SCPS's site. A small committee of individuals representing various community members will be created to review resumes and interview applicants

a. Board counsel recommended limiting the panel size to 3 5 people. HR will give guidance on who the committee members will be and report back on 9/23/20.

b. Under Florida Sunshine law, the committee must conduct interviews in a public forum if they are interviewing as a group. Alternately, they may individually interview each candidate and then meet publicly to discuss their interviews and vote on 3 top candidates.

c. Board council recommends that the committee be led by a chair and vice chair. The Board of Directors can elect the chair or allow the committee to elect a chair.

Top candidates will be sent to the Board for final interview and vote, which must follow the same statutory regulations as the initial interview process.

C. Interim Principal The Board agreed that Ms. Brown could work with Dr. Dehlinger in SCPS to search for an interim principal and reach out to candidates to see interest and ask for resumes. Ms. Brown will also ask for the SCPS principal pay scales for full time principals.

III.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

*Times listed are a guideline. We will make our best attempt to adhere to them.

Summary of Discussion and Motions:

1. Motion-- Stacey Barber ? To approve the agenda Second--Maja Tesanovic Discussion-- The motion carried and was approved. Eva Brown, Julien Nogues, and Tina Craft voted aye.

2. Motion- Stacey Barber ? Motion to terminate Dr. Janet Kearney as principal of Choices in Learning Charter School Second-- Maja Tesanovic Discussion--The board did not need to further discuss based on the conduct of the administration, documentation of such, and previous board discussion. This motion takes effect September 17, 2020. The motion carried and was approved. Eva Brown, Julien Nogues, and Tina Craft voted aye.

3. Motion--Eva Brown ? Motion to allow Tina Craft to move forward with planning and meeting with HR representative to discuss the principal search process and negotiate a flat fee for services. Second-- Maja Tesanovic Discussion-- The motion carried and was approved. Stacey Barber, Julien Nogues, and Tina Craft voted aye.

4. Motion--Eva Brown ? Motion to adjourn Second--Stacey Barber Discussion-- The motion carried and was approved. Maja Tesanovic, Julien Nogues, and Tina Craft voted aye.

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