MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
INC.
March 26, 2015
A meeting of the Board of Directors of New Alternative Education High School of Palm
Beach County, Inc. (“Company”), a Florida not for profit corporation, was held at 4500 PGA
Boulevard, Suite 302, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on March 26, 2015 at 6:30 PM.
The following directors were present in person at the meeting: Tony Batallan, Jason
Batallan, and Steve Bracy. Also present were Jeanette Jimenez, Lauren Hollander, Chuck
Rumpf, Marvin Pitts and Charles D. Barnett.
A quorum was present and the meeting was called to order. Mr. Barnett recorded the
proceedings.
The first order of business was adoption of the consent agenda. Upon motion made by
Mr. Jason Batallan, the consent agenda was unanimous adopted. The consent agenda consisted
of the following items:
1.
Approval of the December 18, 2014 minutes.
The Chair next called upon Mr. Rumpf to review the January 2015 financials. Mr.
Rumpf explained the variances to the financials. The Board had a discussion regarding the
financials. The Board stated that the financial statements appeared in good order and
acknowledged that it understood the fund balances.
Mr. Bracy led a discussion regarding the status of the review of the appeal of the auditor
general’s findings and the status of capital outlay funds for the schools. Mr. Bracy discussed
with the board the strategy for the resolving this matter.
The Board then heard the video report from Mrs. Morton regarding the school. Mr. Pitts
then reported on an incident involving a student who brought a machete to school. After a full
discussion, the Board authorized Mr. Bracy to execute an expulsion document with regard to
student MA 24144289. Mr. Barnett informed the Board of the letter that authorizes the school to
continue its accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Mr. Pitts then reviewed the graduation plans. He noted that the school is expecting
approximately 200 graduates and that the venue used for the prior year would limit the number
of family members who could come to graduation. After a full discussion, the board agreed to
increase the budget for graduation to pay for a larger venue to accommodate the families of the
graduates. Currently graduation is scheduled for June 9 at 5:45 PM with the venue uncertain.
Mr. Pitts will keep the board advised as to the venue.
The Board noted that Mrs. Jeanne Burdsall had submitted her resignation. The Board
hereby acknowledges receipt and accepts her resignation.
The Chair asked for any public input. There was none.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
By: _______________________________
Secretary of the meeting
Accepted:
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