April 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 4/13/2024 at 12:07 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:
Directors present Ms.Ward, Ms.Cottle,Mr.Henderson, and Mr.Genturck.
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| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 4/13/2024 at 12:15 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:
Directors present Ms.Ward, Ms.Cottle,Mr.Henderson, and Mr.Genturck.Attorney present Mr.Patterson.
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| Minutes | |
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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 13th, 2024, at noon at 5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy, Memphis, TN, 38120, in the Meeting Room. |
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2. Spotlight of the student group (Cordova Cheer)
Speaker(s):
Samuel Beyhan
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3. Attendance and quorum
Speaker(s):
Jmaya Bailey
Discussion:
The following members of the board were Dr. David Akdemir, Dr. Cem Akkus, Veda Cherry, Patty Farmer, Dr. Ismail Fidan, Dr. Richard Potts.
Non-voting members present were Dr. Beyhan, Mr. Ayci,Ms. Ward, Ms. Cottle, Mr. Henderson, Mr.Gencturk. Attorney present Will Patterson. |
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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.
Attachments:
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6. Approval of the previous meeting minutes (December 9, 2024)
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. 2024-25 school calendar
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
Attachments:
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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.A. 24-25 AY Test Prep Renewal - Progress Learning
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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8.B. 24-25 HS ELA Curriculum - Into Literature
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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8.C. 24-25 Renewal of Benchmark Advance
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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8.D. HMH Science Renewal for 24-25 AY
Speaker(s):
Torry Cottle
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8.F. Relay Grad School of Education PD services
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.G. Teach Like a Champion (TLAC) contract extension
Speaker(s):
Tory Cottle
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8.H. CityYear contract extension
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.I. Central office lease extension agreement
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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8.J. SchoolWorks amended agreement approval
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.K. Harmony partner school agreement amendment
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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8.N. Opening Health insurance bank account. (Central Bank)
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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9. Approval of 24-25 Renewal of iReady Math
Speaker(s):
Torry Cottle
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Approval of the policy updates and changes
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. MSCS policies adoption resolution
Speaker(s):
Terrance Henderson
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10.B. Retention and promotion policy updates
Speaker(s):
Relista Ward
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10.C. Educator background check policy
Speaker(s):
Harun Keles
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10.D. Capital Asset Depreciation Policy, addition to the Internal Controls Manual
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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10.E. Compensation Manual updates
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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11. Approval of the Audit FY 2023
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Discussion of NSE application
Speaker(s):
Mugire Ayci
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13. 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 2:00p.m.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Dr. Richard Potts, President