December 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 12/9/2023 at 12:13 AM | |
| Dr. Cem Akkus | Present |
| Dr. David Akdemir | Present |
| Dr. Ismail Fidan | Present |
| Patty Farmer | Present |
| Dr. Richard Potts | Present |
| Veda Cherry | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 0 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 12/9/2023 at 12:49 AM | |
| Dr. Cem Akkus | Present |
| Dr. David Akdemir | Present |
| Dr. Ismail Fidan | Present |
| Patty Farmer | Present |
| Dr. Richard Potts | Present |
| Veda Cherry | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 0 | |
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Comments:
None voting directors present are Ms. Cottle, Ms. Ward, Ms. Henderson and Mr. Gencturk. Mr. Patterson the attorney is present. Board member Mr. Fidan is virtually present.
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1. Welcome and call to order
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Discussion:
These are the minutes of the board of directors of the Read Foundation (referred to as "Foundation"), a non-profit corporation. This meeting was held on December 9th, 2023, at noon at 5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy, Memphis, TN, 38120, in the Meeting Room. |
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2. Attendance and quorum
Speaker(s):
Jmaya Bailey
Discussion:
The following members of the board were
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3. Public Comments
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Discussion:
None
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4. Director's report
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Discussion:
The Executive Director provided his report to the board.
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5. Approval of the agenda
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Approval of the previous meeting minutes from July 15, 2023
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Approval of previously reviewed/approved agenda items by board members via email
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. CityYear Memphis
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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7.B. Winchester GYM HVAC replacement.
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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7.E. One-time bonus
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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7.F. Board resolution for opening the trust account
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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7.G. Lewis Thomason, P.C. law firm engagement
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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8. Approval of the resolutions authorizing the Executive Director for the Nashville school expansion
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to hire a real estate agent, broker, or realtor to assist in Nashville expansion
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
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8.B. Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate applicable agreements and seek applicable approvals regarding funding for Nashville campus expansion
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
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8.C. Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to submit the Nashville charter application
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
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8.D. Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate applicable agreements and seek applicable approvals regarding the Nashville campus facility and construction
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
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9. Approval of the Advisory Committee Policy
Speaker(s):
Will Patterson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Approval of awarding of purchases and contracts
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. SignMatters, Inc; School signage project for Winchester and Cordova
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.B. Eldridge HVAC Replacement (Cordova, 6 units)
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.C. Jolly Roofing Company, Roof replacement for Cordova Secondary GYM
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.D. ToofAmerican; Student recruitment flyer printing/mailing
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.E. Independent Schools Benefits Consortium (ISBC Captive), dba, United Helath Care, health insurance provider
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.F. SchoolWorks; charter school application agreement amendment
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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10.G. Caissa K12 communication, PR company training, study, and agreement
Speaker(s):
Relista Ward
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10.H. CodeCrew computer class contract
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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10.I. Whitehorn Tankersley Accounting Firm engagement
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.J. Valdez Immigration Law Firm, engagement letter.
Speaker(s):
Altug Gencturk
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10.K. ER2; Mendenhall and Winchester campus Epson Smart projector purchase and installation
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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10.L. Comcast, dedicated fiber optic internet connection agreement for the new central office building
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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10.M. Educational Consulting Associates, INC; e-rate grant agreement
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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10.N. Leadership Partners: Executive and principal coaching
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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11. Approval of the resolution authorizing the Executive Director to create a resolution in support of military families
Speaker(s):
Terrance Henderson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Approval of the FY2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program budget for Mendenhall campus
Speaker(s):
Terrance Henderson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Approval of the 2024 board meeting dates
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Discussion of the strategic plan progress.
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Discussion:
The Board discussed the strategic plan progress markers.
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15. Discussion of the financial audit reports and Form990
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Discussion:
The Board discussed the financial audit reports and Form990.
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16. Discussion 24-25 School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
Discussion:
The Board discussed possible calendars for the 24-25 academic year.
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17. Discussion of the TFA agreement
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
Discussion:
The board discussed the TFA agreement for the 24-25 School Year
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18. Discussion of the required board training completion
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Discussion:
The board discussed the annual required board training completion deadline and procedures.
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19. Discussion of the Code of Ethics Policy completion
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Discussion:
The Board discussed the Code of Ethics Policy completion.
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20. Closing remarks and adjournment
Speaker(s):
Jmaya Bailey
Discussion:
On a motion duly made and seconded, by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining, the Board of Directors voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Dr. Richard Potts, President