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Kandiyohia Academy Board of Directors

Charter School #4288

1501 College Park Circle NW

Willmar MN 56201

https://www.kandiyohiacademy.org

 

Topic: Board Meeting

Date:  April 5nd 2021

Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Central Time

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COVID-19 Pandemic Disclaimer: Due to the declaration by Governor Walz’s executive order 20-02 and to remain in effect by executive order 20-33, pursuant to Minnesota statute 13d.021, and the current state of emergency in Minnesota due to the Covid-19A Pandemic, The Board Chair and Chief legal counsel for Kandiyohi Academy have determined that it is not prudent to conduct an in person meeting of the School Board, nor is it feasible to allow any member of the public to be present at the regular meeting location in order to attend the meeting.  all members will participate by electronic means. The regular board meeting will meet via zoom conference call, and members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so by emailing the Board Chair.

 

  1. Call to Order by the Board Chairman

Reading and Reflection on the school’s Mission Statement: To serve the needs of all its students as they prepare for becoming life-long learners and contributing members of society. KA will utilize best practice in both traditional and STEM curricula as well as effective whole child development to ensure that all children learn to care for others while becoming scientific, technological, and logical thinkers.

  1. Roll call of Directors:

Members present included the following.

  1. Jerry Sparby
  2. Abdirizak Siyad
  3. Jemal Farah
  4. Hassan Yussuf

For management and Employees:

  • Abdirahman (Kadar) Abdi – Director

Additional Attendees

  • Laurie Schroeder – IQS (Authorizer)

Absent: Ahmed Abdi

The quorum was met.

  1. Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

  1. Consent Agenda:
    1. March Minutes
    2. Agenda
      1. Motion made by Abdirizak S. to accept the consent agenda, second by Jerry S., motion passed unanimously
    3. Chairman’s update and progress:
    4. Welcome Laurie from IQS – She gave KA an update on the safe learning plan requirements that KA will need to have in place for the fall of 2021-22 school year.
    5. Director’s update and progress report – We are still working with the Skylark Mall for the location. A floor plan has been drawn up. Enrollment is still going well, numbers are rising. The marketing brochures that Luli A has been working on are finished and ready to be distributed.
    6. Hiring the Sped Director/Licensed Sped Teacher -There was one applicant, an interview was held to hire a licensed sped teacher. If hired, they will assist with the process of setting up the director services for KA.
    7. Transportation/Bus services – Different transportation options were discussed. One option is using Palmer Bus services in Willmar. Further discussion will be held at future board meeting.
    8. Adjourn: A motion was made by Jemal F to adjourn the meeting, second by Hassan Y. This was duly seconded and carried unanimously.