December 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 12/14/2024 at 12:23 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:
Dr.Akdemir and Dr.Akkus are attending via zoom.
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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 ................ at noon at 8364 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN, 38018, in the Meeting Room. |
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2. Special Recognition of the Mendenhall Drama Club
Speaker(s):
Ms. Lisa Johnson
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3. Attendance and quorum
Speaker(s):
Jmaya Bailey
Discussion:
The following members of the board were .....
Non-voting members:... |
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4. Public Comments
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Discussion:
The Board has allocated 10 minutes for public comment. Speakers were allocated 2 minutes to speak. There was no public comments
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5. Director's report
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Discussion:
The Executive Director provided his report to the board. |
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6. Approval of the previous meeting minutes (July 13th, 2024)
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.A. Previously approved items via email
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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6.B. The AFR
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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6.C. Resolution for expansion amendment previously voted on and approved via email.
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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7. Approval of the policy updates and changes
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. CARE (Alumni) program
Speaker(s):
Benjamin Murat
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7.B. RF Student Clubs, Activities, and Organizations policy
Speaker(s):
Benjamin Murat
Attachments:
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7.C. RF Student Enrollment and Lottery Policy updates
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Links:
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7.D. Internal Control manual updates
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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7.E. Investment Policy updates
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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7.F. Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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7.G. Records Request Policy and Form
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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7.H. Redaction of Confidential Information from Public Records Policy
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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7.I. Duties of Board Members. Officers, and New Member Orientation
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8. 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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8.B. Educate Now Partnership Agreement
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Attachments:
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8.C. Authorizing the Executive Director to sign TFA agreement
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Attachments:
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8.D. Updated health insurance service agreement
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.E. Relay Service agreement extension
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Attachments:
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8.F. Student recruitment flyer printing/mailing vendor
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Attachments:
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9. Approval of the 2025 Board Meeting Calendar
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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10. Approval of the one-time bonus
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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11. Discussion of the financial audit reports and Form 990
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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12. Discussion of the strategic plan progress
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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13. Discussion of the Code of Ethics Policy completion
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
Attachments:
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14. Discussion of the Board Training completion
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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15. 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 ....... p.m.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Dr. Richard Potts, President