MASON RUN HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
East Columbus Drop Back In, (an Ohio Not for Profit Corporation), Trade Name: Mason Run High
School (the “School”), held a Board Meeting on November 12, 2015 (the “meeting”).
Board Members in Attendance:
Anthony Forte, Chairman
Kimberly Gibson, Vice Chairwoman, arrived 5:49 p.m.
Desmond Bryant
Stefan T. E. Thomas
Board Member Not in Attendance:
Cynthia Rees
Guests in Attendance:
Joe Palmer, Vice President of Development, Cambridge Education
John Risner, Regional Director of Operations, Cambridge Education
Thomas Rogan, Program Director, Central High School
Jason Knight, Program Director, Mason Run High School
Jason McMillin, Fiscal Officer, Massa Financial Solutions
Christopher Burch, Legal Counsel, Callender Law Group
Anne Trakas, School Board Liaison, The Callender Group
Sean McCarter, Attorney, Sean McCarter Law Office
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Chairman Forte; the Chairman noted a quorum
was present. Chairman Forte requested that the topic ‘First Amendment to Cambridge
Management Agreement’ be added to the agenda under ‘New Business’.
2. Approval/Adoption of minutes from the October 15, 2015 Board meeting
The minutes from the October 15, 2015 Board meeting were brought forward for consideration
by the Board. A discussion was had. Upon Motion duly made by Mr. Thomas to adopt the
minutes from the October 15, 2015 Board meeting without amendment, seconded by Mr. Forte,
the Motion passed by unanimous affirmative vote of members present. Chairman Forte left the
roll open at his discretion for late arriving members to cast his/her vote.
Roll Call:
AYE
NAY
Board Member

Anthony Forte
Chairman

Desmond Bryant
Kimberly Gibson
*
Cynthia Rees

Stefan T.E. Thomas
* Approved upon arrival at the meeting.
OTHER (abstain, absent, etc.)
Not present
3. Old Business
Discussion, Election of Officers
The topic ‘Election of Officers’ will appear under ‘Old Business’ on the January 21, 2016
meeting agenda.
There was discussion regarding committees. The Executive, Audit & Finance, Personnel and
Student Appeals and Discipline Committees were committees discussed. The topic ‘Discussion,
Committee Appointments’ will appear under ‘Old Business’ on the January 21, 2016 meeting
agenda.
Resolution, Adoption/Approval of Equipment Lease Agreement with Reardon Capital
The Lease Agreement with Reardon Capital was brought forward for consideration by the
Board. A discussion was had. Mr. McCarter brought forward for discussion various elements
in the lease agreement. Discussion continued regarding equipment value, and operational
expenses of the School. The topic ‘Resolution, Adoption/Approval of Lease Agreement’ will
appear under ‘Old Business’ on the January 21, 2016 meeting agenda.
4. New Business
The First Amendment to Cambridge Management Agreement was brought forward for
discussion by the Board. Mr. McCarter distributed copies at the meeting for Board review.
There were certain construction aspects changed by the City of Columbus which required
Reconstruction, and increased costs as a result. The revised distribution of construction costs
were discussed. The Board requested the revised construction budget for review, with detail of
increases in cost. The Board requested resumption of weekly building updates from the
Operator.
5. Reports and Updates
a. Operator Report (EdisonLearning)
Mr. Risner gave the Operator Report. There was discussion regarding the School, including
fall surveys to gauge satisfaction; survey responses are under review. Ms. Watson will send
the survey to the Board per the Board’s request.
Mr. Knight continued with the Operator Report. There was discussion regarding the
construction of the permanent school building. The School passed the final fire alarm
inspection. The final building inspection is anticipated next week. An old sign at the
shopping center is anticipated for removal by the landlord. A ‘soft’ opening is anticipated
for November 30th, with a formal Grand Opening anticipated one or two weeks following,
perhaps by mid-December.
Discussion continued regarding student recruitment, including staffing of the enrollment
trailer, and canvassing of the neighborhood approximately three days per week. There was
discussion regarding the School’s FTEs, and the shift in location from the old location to the
new area, and the temporary classrooms.
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b. Sponsor Report (ERCO)
No representative present for the meeting.
c. Treasurer Report (Massa Financial)
Mr. McMillin gave the Treasurer Report. The School Dashboard was brought forward for
consideration and discussion. The School’s FTEs were reviewed, approximately 30 for the
month of October; an increase in this number is anticipated for November. Submissions for
reimbursements for Federal funds are anticipated for the end of the month. There was
discussion regarding the upcoming audit by the Auditor of State.
d. Legal Update (Callender Law Group)
The Legal Update was provided earlier by Mr. Burch. There was discussion regarding the
recent passage of House Bill 2, which will take effect on February 1, 2016. Board training
is scheduled for December 10, 2015.
6. Committee Updates
No Committee Updates for this meeting. The Board requested a description of committees.
7. Date/Time/Location of next Board meeting: Board Training, December 10, 2015 @ 5:30
p.m. at Callender Group Offices, Chase Tower, 100 E. Broad St., 6th Floor, Conference
Room ‘C’, Columbus, OH 43215.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, upon Motion duly made by Mr. Thomas to
adjourn the meeting of the governing board of Mason Run High School, seconded by Ms.
Gibson, the Motion passed by unanimous affirmative vote of members present. The meeting
adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Motion to approve and adopt the Minutes from the November 12, 2015 Board meeting
of Mason Run High School with / without amendments made by
, seconded by
ROLL CALL:
Board Member
AYE
.
NAY
OTHER (abstain,
absent, etc.)
Anthony Forte
Chairman
Desmond Bryant
Kimberly Gibson
Cynthia Rees
Stefan T. E. Thomas
Anthony Forte, Chairman
Mason Run High School
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