Casa Richard Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2011 Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
July 20, 2011 - 3:30 PM - via Phone Conference
Board: Roberta Richard, Rita Brincat, Pamela Paglino, Cathie
Padilla
RESA in Attendance: n/a
Excused: Ray Carey, Timothy Yoe
I. Call to Order
Chair,
R. Richard, called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
II.
Roll
Call
Roll
Call conducted and quorum determined.
III.
Nomination of Temporary Chairperson
Those
present nominated Pamela Paglino to act as temporary Chairperson for the Annual
Organizational Meeting, held on July 20, 2011.
IV.
A
temporary oath of office was read and verbally affirmed by P. Paglino.
V.
Election of Officers
P.
Paglino called for nominations for the following slate of officers
(nominated/seconded as a continuing slate by Brincat/Padilla):
President:
Roberta Richard
Vice President:
Rita Brincat
Treasurer:
Timothy Yoe
Secretary:
Raymond Carey
VI.
Compliance with all Laws, Rules and Regulations
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Resolved:
The Academy Board will comply with all Laws, Rules and Regulations
applicable to school districts.
VII.
2011/2012 Academy Board Meeting Schedule / Posting
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Resolved:
The
Academy 2011/12 Board Meting Schedule is as follows:
July 20, 2011
Organizational Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Conference Call
August 17, 2011
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
September 28, 2011
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
October 19, 2011 Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
November 16, 2011
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
December 21, 20101 Board Meeting 3:30 p.m. Academy Conference Room
January 18, 2012
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
February 15, 2012 Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
March 21, 2012 Board Meeting 3:30 p.m. Academy Conference Room
April 18, 2012
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
May 16, 2012
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
June 20, 2012
Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Academy Conference Room
A motion was made and seconded (Padilla/Richard) to approve the aformentioned
resolution. Motion Carried.
VIII.
Depositories / Authorized Signatures for various
funds and accounts
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Discussion:
Keep same bank; no new signature cards for President and Vice President
required.
Resolved:
Designated Depositories for Chase Bank and Authorized Signatories thereof, are
as follows (two
signatures required):
President:
Roberta Richard
Vice President:
Rita Brincat
Treasurer:
Timothy Yoe
Principal: Angela Johnson
A motion was made and seconded (Padilla/Brincat) to ratify the aformentioned
resolution. Motion Carried.
IX.
Bonding of Treasurer and Others
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Discussion:
Will continue to comply with auditor's recommendations on compensating
controls.
Resolved:
The
Academy Board Waives Bonding the Board Treasurer and Others as designated by the
Board.
Reminder: compensating controls
include monthly list of checks provided to Board and kept within meeting
minutes; require two signatures on checks; and independent accountant and
auditor. Additionally, regular
insurance coverage is provided (not a specific "bond").
A
motion was made and seconded (Richard/Padilla) to ratify the aforementioned
resolution. Motion Carried.
X.
Appointment of Legal Counsel
P.
Paglino named Ruben Acosta, of William Acosta, PLLC, as the Academy’s designated
Legal Counsel.
Resolved:
Designated Legal Counsel for the Academy is Ruben Acosta.
XI.
Appointment of Auditors
P. Paglino named Boisvenu & Company, P.C., as the Academy’s designated Auditor.
Resolved:
Designated Auditor for the Academy is Boisvenu & Company.
A motion was made and seconded
(Richard/Brincat)
to ratify the aforementioned resolution.
Motion Carried.
XII.
Board Member Salaries
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Resolved:
The
Academy Board Waives Board Member Salaries.
A
motion was made and seconded (Padilla/Richard) to approve the aforementioned
resolution. Motion Carried.
XIII.
Approval of 2011/2012 School Calendar
The
following resolution was offered by P. Paglino:
Discussion:
As long as calendar remains in compliance with State Regulation;
additionally, it should more clearly state which day is the "last day of
school."
Resolved:
The
Academy 2011/12 School Calendar is as (attached):
XIV.
Acceptance of
FOIA
Contact; Sexual Harassment Contact; Title VI, Title XI and Section 504 Contact.
Discussion:
Based on discussion with Wayne County RESA in the 2007/08 school year
(and reconfirmed annually), Casa Richard remains in compliance as long as the
Contact for FOIA, Sexual Harassment, Title VI, Title XI and Section 504 is up to
date and on file.
Resolved:
The
Academy will remain in compliance by accepting the Board's appointment of
Educator, Timothy Constant, as the appropriate Contact for FOIA, Sexual
Harassment, Title VI, Title XI and Section 504.
A motion was made and seconded (Padilla/Brincat) to approve the aforementioned
resolution. Motion Carried.
XV.
Return
to Chairperson
P.
Paglino returned Board Chair to R. Richard.
XVI.
Old
Business
Discussion:
Board recently recommended Accountant to become Board member; we should
confirm with RESA that this will not violate trust of accounting/expenses
presented.
XVII.
Adjournment
Chairperson entertained a motion for adjournment
(Paglino/Padilla).
Motion carried.
The
meeting was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
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