Mr. Tom Nida called the Board meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
 
Acknowledgement of Elected Officials
Mr. Tom Nida invited elected officials to rise and be acknowledged.  There were none present.

Approval of Agenda
Mr. Tom Nida stated that the agenda item about the Technology Plan for Hospitality Public Charter School is deferred until the November 16, 2009 Board meeting.  Mr. John “Skip” McKoy moved that the agenda be approved as modified and Mr. Brian Jones seconded the motion.  The agenda was accepted as modified by all Board members.

Approval of September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Tom Nida presented the September 21, 2009 meeting minutes for approval.  Mr. Will Marshall moved that the minutes be approved.  Mr. Brian Jones seconded the motion.  The minutes were approved by all Board members.

Contracts Reviewed
Mr. Tom Nida reported on contracts reviewed over $25,000.00 which were approved by the Finance Committee.  Mr. John “Skip: McKoy pointed out an oversight that needed to be corrected, the omission of LLC in line two, and column, “counter party”.  Mr. Will Marshall made the motion to accept the report as corrected and Mr. Don Soifer seconded the motion.  The report was accepted by all Board members.

SCHOOLS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Proposal to Lift Notice of Probation
Young America Works Public Charter School (PCS)
Mr. Jeremy Williams reported that Young America Works successfully submitted its past due fiscal year 2006-2007 audits and the schools fiscal year 2008 audited financial statements were submitted on time.  He stated that staff is proposing that the Board lift the Notice of Probation placed on Young America Works on March 10, 2009 for failure to submit timely audits.

There was discussion about financial liabilities and viability of the school based on review of the report. 
Mr. Williams indicated that the school is not in danger at this time.  Mr. Will Marshall moved to lift the Notice of Probation.  Mr. John “Skip” McKoy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously by all Board members.

Compliance Triage Results – Lift Board Action Notice of Concern
PCSB staff member Ms. Taishya Adams reported that forty-three schools/campuses were issued a Notice of Concern in September for failing to address compliance issues during the Initial Screen and advanced to the Triage level of the compliance review.  She stated that twenty-seven schools addressed and resolved the outstanding compliance concerns.

Ms. Adams noted that the proposal is for the Board to lift the Notice of Concern for these schools. 
Mr. Brian Jones made the motion to lift the Notice of Concern for the twenty-seven schools. 
Mr. John “Skip” McKoy seconded the motion and the motion was passed by all Board members present.

Compliance Triage Results – Extend Notice of Concern
PCSB staff member Ms. Taishya Adams reported that forty-three schools/campuses were issued a Notice of Concern in September for failing to address compliance issues during the Initial Screen and advanced to the Triage level of the compliance review.  She stated that seven schools addressed the outstanding compliance issues, although the schools were unable to obtain a basic business license or a complete detailed inventory list due to outside agency circumstances, beyond the schools control.  Ms. Adams noted that the proposal is for the Board to extend the Notice of Concern for these schools and, if needed, reconsider at the November Board meeting.

Dr. Darren Woodruff moved that the deadline be extended for the Notice of Concern and reconsidered, if necessary, at the November meeting.  Mr. Will Marshall seconded the motion and the motion was passed by all Board members.

Compliance Triage Results – Notice of Deficiency
PCSB staff member Ms. Taishya Adams reported that forty-three schools/campuses were issued a Notice of Concern in September for failing to address compliance issues during the Initial Screen and advanced to the Triage level of the compliance review.  She stated that following the Triage review, schools that failed to address the outstanding compliance issues would become candidates for a Notice of Deficiency and an
on-site Deep Dive compliance review.  Ms. Adams indicated that nine schools were unable to address outstanding compliance issues and fell into the Deep Dive category.  She noted that the proposal is to issue a Notice of Deficiency with an on-site Deep Dive compliance review for these schools.

Mr. Will Marshall asked Ms. Taishya Adams to elaborate on the process of the deep dive. 
Ms. Adams explained the process.  There was discussion about the reporting template and cost analysis benefits.  Ms. Adams pointed out that last year only thirteen percent of the schools were one hundred percent compliant compared to eighty percent this school year.

Mr. Brian Jones made the motion to issue a Notice of Deficiency accompanied by a Deep Dive review for the nine schools.  Mr. Don Soifer seconded the motion and the motion was passed by all Board members.

Public Comment
There was no public comment.

Adjournment
Mr. Tom Nida adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.