The public is warmly invited to attend and participate in IEC’s 3rd Board of Education meeting.
Location: Praise Chappell
3046 Hilltop Mall RD Richmond 94806
Time: The Board of education’s open session meeting will begin at 6:30PM.
Order of Business: ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Special Accommodations: Upon written request to the director , disability –related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, will be provided. Please contact the director at 510-415-9135 at least 48 hours in advance of meetings.
OPENING PROCEDURES
B.1 Pledge of Allegiance
B.2 Welcome and meeting procedures
B.3 Roll Call
B.4 Agenda review and adoption( public Comment)
B.7 Minutes
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS (ROUTINE Matters)
Consent calendar items designated by “ CI” are considered routine and will be enacted, approved and adopted by one motion, unless a request for removal , discussion or explanation is received from any board member or member of the public in attendance. Items the Board pulls for discussion or explanation will be addressed.
C.1 State Taxes-Submission/Review-Beginning July 1, 2012 ending June 30,2013
C.2 Strategic Plan-Review/ Larry Johnson-Redd Contractor
C.3 Grant Contract Proposal/ Larry Johnson-Redd Contractor Submission review
C.4 The William G. Irwin Charity Foundation-Capitol /Equipment funding- Meeting preparation
IEC will hold it’s third board meeting
located at 3046 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond CA 94806
Integrity Educational Center
January 15, 2013
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 7:11pm by James E. Madden, Jr., Director. Director Madden distributed copies of the Grant Proposal
Opening Procedures
B. 1 Pledge of Allegiance
The Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Dr. Washington and spoken in unison by the attendees. Following, Chairperson Marcelo Patino offered an opening prayer.
B.2 Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Participants were welcomed by Director James E. Madden, Jr. Director Madden shared that 2013 is our year for progress. The Agenda for January 15, 2013 included a disclaimer regarding the Order of Business which stated that the Order of Business may be changed without notice. Additionally, the Agenda contained a notice regarding Special Accommodations as thus: Upon written request to the Director, disability related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, will be provided. Please contact the Director at 510-415-9135 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of meetings.
[Dr. Washington, Board Secretary, developed a form to document the names/addresses/
phone numbers/occupations/Board positions/Terms of Service for all Board Members. This document was forwarded to Executive Director Madden..
Also, Director James E. Madden provided, via USPS, copies of the By-Laws and the Articles of Incorporation to Board Members.] .
B.3 Roll Call
Roll Call was taken to verify the names of attendees. Present were James E. Madden, Jr., Executive Director; Marcelo Earl Patino, Board Member (Chairperson), Kirt Ewing, community person, and via phone Dr. Adella D. Gaston Washington, Board Member (Secretary). A quorum was established with two of three Board Members present.
B. 4 Agenda Review and Adoption (Public Comment)
The Agenda was reviewed and adopted. It was moved by Dr. A. Washington and seconded by Marcelo Patino, that the Agenda be adopted, with one adjustment (correction: B.5). Ayes: 2, Oppose: 0; motion carried.
B.5 Minutes
The MINUTES of the September 11, 2012 Board Meeting were read by Board Secretary Dr. A. Washington. It was moved by Patino, and seconded by Dr. Washington, that the Minutes be accepted with one adjustment to the meeting date of January 15, 2013. Ayes: 2, Oppose: 0; motion carried.
Business Items
C.1 State Tax
The completion and filing of the State Tax Return (and Federal Taxes) was done approximately three weeks after the September 11, 2012 meeting. Director Madden has received written notice that the State and the Feds are in receipt of the filed tax returns. The spending for the tax returns was prudent in regards to preparations and mailings. The related receipts/documentation are available.
C.1 Strategic Plan Revision
Director Madden shared that by March 15, a revised pristine Plan with an updated financial plan and other document updates will be completed.
C.3 Grant Proposal Submission/Review (1/31/13)
Director Madden shared that the total cost for the services of Biz Central was $1800. Final payment will be made on the 31st of January, 2013. Communications will then be made with Foundations in an effort to secure seed money for IEC. The website was developed by a sub-department of the Biz Central company. Director Madden expressed a high confidence level in working with this company. The experience with Biz Central has been their practical diligence and positive outcomes. He shared that it is now practical to take the next steps and go after seed money.
Biz Central, a non-profit organization, operates in a manner that reflects competence and the ability to write effective grant proposals to foundations. Biz Central specializes in educational organizations, non-profit organizations, churches, 501©3’s, accounting, website development, webinars (i.e. how to attract funders to your web-site, strategic plans) and that they would like to provide wrap-around services. Therefore, they strive to provide great service in all areas, in hopes of securing a wrap-around contract with an agency.
Director Madden invited meeting participants to peruse the current proposal draft and see how thorough the writing department has been thus far. Biz Central will complete the necessary research to identify foundations that are interested in the services IEC plans to provide. Further, given the strategic plan information, in addition to ample time given to properly develop a budget (i.e. salaries with benefits – proper figures), a proper Budget will facilitate prudent practices. Certain protocols will be put in place: hiring practices, recorded telephone calls (maintain professionalism), respond to email within 48-hours, Personnel Handbook, drug-testing policy (testing paid for [$50] by perspective employees), Student Handbook, etc.
Director Madden emphasized that because the Strategic Plan covers financials, accounting principles, student class hours, required credentialed staff, formal evaluation, as well as a Career Center (with lifetime membership for students), IEC is in position to be successful in attracting funders. He further shared that IEC aims to have the Career Center staffed by those with people services credentials (i.e. MSW, MFT) to also deal with the behavioral aspect. An added goal is to gain accreditation; thereby student loan money can be received and funders will be more comfortable because of IEC’s accreditation. Also, upon [WASP] accreditation, an adult High School Diploma program can be added.
Director Madden also spoke of possible Federal grant dollars for service rendered to certain populations. Madden emphasized the importance of proper management of resources. Community person, Mr. Kirt Ewing expressed that we, and IEC, are to be good stewards. Mr. Ewing also offered that the Budget should reflect a timeframe, i.e. one year, and commented that the reflected profit would actually be reserve funds.
Director Madden stated that by early February 2013, a working document will be ready to go out to Foundations. He further shared that the school now is ready to roll, to actually come to life. March 15, 2013 is a target date to have received some correspondence from foundations.
Building
Director Madden expressed that he believes the building will remain available to IEC. Not many companies want to go into that area of Richmond. It seems to have been an AT&T training site. [The building is located at 217 Harbor Way, Richmond, California 94801. The building is move-in ready, with drops for computer hook-ups. The site is 14,000 square feet of classroom-training space. The location also has parking. The rent is $7,000 a month, with first/last months rent to be paid up front. Director Madden stated that the plan is to seek a grant for operating costs. The contact for the property site is McNally Realty Advisors, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate, 1061 Eastshore, Suite 200, Albany, California 94710, 510-848-6007.]
C.4 [IEC] Website Updates-minutes, Video (3/15/13)
Director Madden shared that updates to show how IEC was started will be available on the website, in addition to once monthly video highlights of what the school is doing. Also, Board Meeting Minutes for public viewing will be on the website. IEC currently is on Facebook. Twitter will be a work in progress.
Additional Comments:
Director Madden shared plans to add computer training curriculum to the offerings of IEC. The objective is to provide the opportunities for students to acquire A+ Certifications that meet industry standards and render IEC students to become employable.
IEC will pattern vocational programs that offer A+ certifications. Main: computer; also HVAC, carpentry (solar energy component), electrician, general contractor. The length of the course work varied in time and in costs, depending also on needed materials. Director Madden shared his desire that IEC start in an area where he has knowledge about proper teaching methodologies. Financial aid, can be used upon accreditation, a key element is appropriate staff, etc. that is mentioned in the Strategic Plan.
Director Madden intends for IEC to have a Full-time Career Counselor whose job will include organizing an Annual Career Day where IEC students get to meet employers who are ready to hire. He plans to have the career day video-taped and show that IEC is putting people to work. Community person, Mr. Kirt Ewing shared that IEC could also be promoted via the Chamber of Commerce; he has contacts there.
Director Madden looks forward to articulation with community colleges, as IEC will also be accredited. Director Madden reminded meeting participants of the name: Integrity. IEC plans to provide comprehensive services, provide students with opportunities for success (incentives for students), foster committed staff persons who are willing to do what needs to be done (incentives for employees), and to motivate individuals to go beyond routine levels.
Director Madden has a vision of expanding to additional campuses/ branches, even other countries. Hid mid-term vision: 5 schools spread all over USA. The objectives include: to improve job rate, to reduce the crime rate, and to include multi-generations. IEC will begin with one area (computers) at a time, and then expand to other areas (i.e. electrician, general contractor, etc.).
By-Laws
Director Madden forwarded, via USPS mail, a copy of the By-Laws to each Board of Directors member.
Next Meeting
The next Board of Directors Meeting for IEC will be on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 6:30pm, subject-to-call. The meeting will be held at 3046 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond, California.
Adjournment
It was motioned by Dr. Adella Washington, and seconded by Chairperson Patino that the meeting be adjourned. Ayes: 2, Opposes: 0, Abstentions: 0; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dr. Adella D. Gaston Washington,
Secretary,
Board of Directors
January 15, 2013
The public is warmly invited to attend and participate in all IEC Board of Education meetings.
Location: Praise Chappell
3046 Hilltop Mall RD Richmond 94806
Time: The Board of education’s open session meeting will begin at 6:00PM.
Order of Business: ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Special Accommodations: Upon written request to the director , disability –related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services , will be provided. Please contact the director at 510-415-9135 at least 48 hour’s in advance of meetings.
OPENING PROCEDURES
B.1 Pledge of Allegiance
B.2 Welcome and meeting procedures
B.3 Roll Call
B.4 Agenda review and adoption( public Comment)
B.7 Minutes
C. BUSINESS ITIEMS
CONSENT ITIEMS ( ROUTINE Matters)
Consent calendar items designated by “ CI” are considered routine and will be enacted, approved and adopted by one motion, unless a request for removal , discussion or explanation is received from any board member or member of the public in attendance. Items the Board pulls for discussion or explanation will be addressed.
C.1 State Taxes
C.1 Strategic Plan revision
C.3 IEC Website
C.4 Bylaws
Integrity Educational Center (IEC)
Location: 3046 Hilltop Mall Road * Richmond, CA 94806
9/11/12 at 6:00pm
IEC first board meeting
located at 3046 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond CA 94806
Integrity Educational Center
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