April 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 4/11/2026 at 12:30 AM | |
| Dr. Cem Akkus | Present |
| Dr. David Akdemir | Present |
| Fadime Dibi | Present |
| Dr. Ismail Fidan | Absent |
| Patty Farmer | Present |
| Veda Cherry | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 1 | |
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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 April 11th, 2026 at noon at 8364 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN, 38018, in the Meeting Room. |
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2. Special Recognition of students from the MSEC International trip participants
Speaker(s):
JMaya Bailey
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3. Attendance and quorum
Speaker(s):
JMaya Bailey
Discussion:
The following members of the board were Ms.Cherry,Ms.Farmer,Ms.Dibi,Dr.Akedemir,Dr.Akkus
Non-voting members:Dr.Beyhan,Mr.Ayci, Mr.Keles, Mrs.Keles, Ms.Watkins,Mr.Murat |
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4. Public Comments
Speaker(s):
J'Maya Bailey
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.
Attachments:
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6. Approval of the previous meeting minutes (Two meetings-December 13, 2025)
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 by email
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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6.A.a. MSEM HVAC unit
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Attachments:
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6.A.b. Central Office Insulation Project (January 20, 2026)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Attachments:
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6.A.c. Nashville Office Lease (January 20, 2026)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Attachments:
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7. Approval of the policies/updates
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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7.A. Moving Expense Reimbursement Policy update
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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7.B. Maternity and Parental Leave Policy
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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7.D. Compensation Manual updates
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Approval of the contracts and vendors
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Relay Instructional Leader Training
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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8.B. MSEC Portable Classroom's Canopy (Parasol Awnings, LLC)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.C. MSEC Cafeteria& Kitchen Sewer Repair (Metro)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.D. Electronic Device Purchase (Staff Laptops) DELL
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.E. TFA Agreement renewal
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.F. Website host company (Edlio) Renewal
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.G. Web browser protection program renewal (Sophos)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.H. Uniform and Apparel Vendor — New (RFP) French Toast
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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8.I. MSEM AND MSEW School Flasher (Shelby Electric)
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.J. Curriculum renewals
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.J.a. NWEA MAP
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Attachments:
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8.J.b. HMH 9-12 ELA
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
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8.J.c. Mastery Connect
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.J.d. Curriculum Associates I-Ready K-8 Math
Speaker(s):
Katherine Watkins
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8.J.e. IXL Learning 6-12 MATH ELA SS
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
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8.J.f. Progress Learning K-12 All Subjects
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
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8.J.g. SAVVAS K-5 Science
Speaker(s):
Kathrine Watkins
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8.J.h. Reveal Math 9-12 MATH
Speaker(s):
Kathrine Watkins
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8.J.i. Stemscopes 6-9 Science
Speaker(s):
Kathrine Watkins
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8.J.j. Carnegie Learning-Spanish
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
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8.J.k. Amplify CKLA K-5 ELA
Speaker(s):
Kathrine Watkins
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8.J.l. Lexia Core-K-5 Intervention
Speaker(s):
Katherine Watkins
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8.J.m. Summit K-12 ESL
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
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9. Approval of the 2026-27 Academic Calendar
Speaker(s):
Yasemin Keles
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Approval of the SummerBoost Grant
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion of the Strategic Plan Progress
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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12. 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 1:50p.m.
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