Soaring Heights Charter School
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2022
Call to Order:
President Lisa McConagly called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. and read the following statement: I submit that in compliance with Chapter 231, of the Laws of 1975, a notice for this meeting has been sent to the Jersey Journal and the Newark Star Ledger.
Roll Call:
Present Absent
Mary Golden Joann D’Auria
Lisa McConagly Natasha Persaud
Jane Mercante
Stephanie Miller
Irene Roberts
Motions:
1. Approval of Board Secretary’s Minutes
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the minutes for June 20, 2022.
Moved: M. Golden Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
2. Approval of Secretary’s and Board Treasurer’s Reports
Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees that the Board acknowledges receipt of certification from the Board Secretary that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C.:6A:23-2.11(a). Further, the Board of Trustees, after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports, certifies that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.:6A:23.2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the Board of Trustees’ financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Therefore, it is recommended that the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for the month ending June 30 2022, showing a cash balance of $1,630,916.80 in the general account and $195,695.96 payroll agency account be approved.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
3. Approval of Additional Pay for the First Half of Summer School
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the additional pay for the first half of summer school to the following staff members as attached.
Moved: J. Mercante Second: L. McConagly
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
4. Approval of the Additional Pay for the Second Half of the Retention Bonus
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the additional pay for the second half of the retention bonus to the following staff members as attached.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
5. Approval of the Submission of the 2022-2023 IDEA B Grant
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the submission of the 2022-2023 IDEA B grant in the amount of $1,326 for Preschool and $61,227 for Basic
Moved: L. McConagly Second: J. Mercante
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
6. Approval of the Voiding of the Following Checks and Returning the Funds to Surplus
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees voids the following checks and returns the funds to surplus:
Name Check Number Date Amount
Hilary Bowden 3811 June 10, 2021 $10.32
Hilary Bowden 3853 June 29, 2021 $24.00
Capital Cleaning 3863 June 30, 2021 $1,386.92
Moved: J. Mercante Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
7. Approval of the Resignation of Kelcie O’Neil as a Special Education Teacher
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees accepts the resignation of Kelcie O’Neil as a Special Education teacher effective July 7, 2022
Moved: I. Roberts Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call.
8. Approval of the Soaring Heights Charter School Annual Report for 2022 School Year
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the Soaring Heights Charter School Annual Report for 2022 school year.
Moved: J. Mercante Second: L. McConagly
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call
9. Approval of the Readoption of the Grievance Committee
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees readopts the Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee consists of two members from the Board of Trustees, two teachers selected by the teachers of Soaring Heights Charter School, two parents, and the school’s Lead Person.
Moved: L. McConagly Second: S. Miller
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call
Adjournment
There being no further business for the Board of Trustees, the meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Moved: I. Roberts Second: M. Golden
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call
Submitted by:
Irene Roberts Angelo Vilardi
Irene Roberts, Recording Secretary Angelo Vilardi, Board Secretary