BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KAY FLEISCHAKER
Kay Fleischaker’s passion for teaching and education started in her adolescent years and continued to grow as she attended George Peabody College for Teachers to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degree. She has served over 30 years as an elementary counselor for three diverse Marion County Public Schools. In the community, Kay has taught Sunday school and served on the Board of Directors for Temple Beth Shalom of Ocala, FL.
ROBERT COLEN
Robert Colen is an experienced leader and professional with more than 16 years of expertise in construction services, property management, government relations, and community outreach. After attending The American University, serving as a Legislative Assistant, and receiving his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida, Robert moved to Ocala to work at On Top of the World in construction services. Robert has served as Commissioner on the Planning and Zoning Commission for Marion County, was previously a member of the Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee for the Marion County School Board. Robert has also served as Chairman of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.
JANET W. BEHNKE
Janet W. Behnke received her BSJM and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida and currently practices private law in Ocala. She has served as a county court judge for Marion County, past president of the Marion County Bar Association and of the Florida School Board Attorney’s Association. Janet was the first woman to practice law in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida and completed a 5-year term on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners where she currently serves as an Emeritus member.
HARVEY C. TAUB, M.D.
Dr. Taub graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a degree in Chemical Engineering and received his Medical Doctor degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He serves as a urology specialist and has been instrumental in the formation of the Central Florida Urology Specialists and the Advanced Urology Institute where he currently serves as Vice President. Within the community, Dr. Taub has served on the Board of Temple Beth Shalom of Ocala, Florida, the Medical Executive Board of Munroe Regional Medical Center (now Advent Health, Ocala) and as the Medical Staff President.
Dr. Sukhbir K. Nijher
Dr. Nijher obtains an extensive medical background including earning her degree from JJM Medical College, training in Pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center, and serving on the faculty in the Pediatric Department of the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. She has also served many years in private practice in Ocala and serves as an active member of the community. She takes particular interest in causes and organizations that work to better the mental, social, and physical health of children. Beyond this, Dr. Nijher serves on various boards of educational and civil rights organizations nationally.
WEBSITE PUBLIC INFORMATION
(p)1. Each charter school shall maintain a website that enables the public to obtain information regarding the school; the school’s academic performance; the names of the governing board members; the programs at the school; any management companies, service providers, or education management corporations associated with the school; the school’s annual budget and its annual independent fiscal audit; the school’s grade pursuant to s. 1008.34; and, on a quarterly basis, the minutes of governing board meetings.
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
Pursuant to 1002.33 (9) (p) 2., Florida Statutes, the Board will appoint a representative to facilitate parental involvement, provide access to information, assist with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes. The representative from Ina A. Colen Academy is Kay Fleischaker and they can be reached at kfleischaker@iacafl.org
GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS
The Governing Board for Ina A. Colen Academy meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM at Cypress Hall located in On Top of the World Communities at 8413 SW 80th Street Ocala, FL 34481.
The Ina A. Colen Academy values public input, therefore, we welcome your remarks and ask they be delivered in a respectful manner. Anyone wishing to address the board must complete the Board Appearance Form prior to the start of the board meeting. The form must be emailed no later than 1 hour prior to the meeting to Rebecca O. Rogers at rrogers@iacafl.org.
Please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. State your name and address for the record.
2. Limit your comments to 3 minutes per board policy.
3. Direct your comments to the Board Chair only.
4. Refrain from using profanity, slanderous, personally directed, or irrelevant remarks.
NOTICE: Anyone requiring accommodations to participate in a board meeting should contact Rebecca O. Rogers at 352-387-7492 in advance of the meeting to request such accommodations.
ABOUT THE BOARD
The board of directors is composed of a diverse group of Marion county residents who are committed to providing a high-quality choice option to the students of Marion county.