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F.A.M.E., Inc.

F.A.M.E. Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Lourdes Moran 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Steven Corbett 1 m
  C. Welcome New F.A.M.E. Board Members   Lourdes Moran 5 m
   

Welcome and Introductions of new F.A.M.E. Board Members Michael Newcomer and Nicholas Peddle. Both board members are Audubon Uptown PTO Representatives with terms beginning 6/1/24. 

  
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Lourdes Moran 1 m
   

It is recommended that the board approve the minutes from the April 15th, 2024 meeting with any suggested modifications or changes.

  
    Minutes for Board Meeting on April 15, 2024  
II. Action Items 5:38 PM
  A. Approve F.A.M.E. Board Nomination Vote Lourdes Moran 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approves the nomination of Darleen Mipro to become a board member. Darleen's term would begin 6/1/24 for a duration of 3 years until 6/1/27 with the opportunity for a second 3-year term.

  
  B. Election of Officers Vote Lourdes Moran 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board elect an annual slate of officers in accordance with the bylaws.

  
  C. Approve Audubon Schools 2024-25 Budget Vote Darius Munchak 15 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the 2024-25 Audubon Schools Budget

  
     
  D. Approve Math Professional Development Contracts Vote Adrienne Collopy 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the Math Professional Development Contracts in the amount of $65,805 in total.

  
     
     
  E. Approve 2024-25 EdOps Contract Vote Steven Corbett 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the 2024-25 EdOps Contract in the amount of $165,000.

  
     
  F. Approve Brave Course Leadership Principal Coaching Contract Vote Steven Corbett 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the Brave Course Leadership coaching contract. This is a pass through, as the school has secured a $40,000 grant for this contract. The school would be responsible for $20,000.

  
     
  G. Approve Audubon Schools Parental Leave Policy Vote Steven Corbett 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the parental leave policy

  
     
  H. Approve the Genuine Foods Contract Addendum for Audubon Uptown Vote Alisa Dupre 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the Genuine Foods Contract Amendment to provide school meals for Audubon Uptown for the 2024-2025 school year. 

  
     
  I. Approve the SLA Food Service Contract for Audubon Gentilly Vote Alisa Dupre 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the SLA Food Service contract for the 2024-2025 school year.  The projected amount of the contract is $165,875.43 but may change depending on the number of meals served.  The projected amount is based on the number of meals served in the 2023-2024 school year. 

  
     
  J. Approve the K & S Transportation School Bus Contract Addendum for Gentilly Campus Vote Alisa Dupre 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the K & S Transportation School Bus Contract Addendum for Gentilly Campus

  
     
  K. Approve the EEC Contract to replace the PA system at Broadway. Vote Alisa Dupre 5 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve the contract with Educational Electronics Corporation in the amount of $35,135 to replace the PA system and upgrade the point of entry access system at the Audubon Uptown Lower School Campus.

  
     
  L. Approve the Pelican Playground Shade Structures at the Broadway Campus Vote Alisa Dupre 3 m
   

It is recommended that the F.A.M.E. Board approve contract with Pelican Playground in the amount of $69,920.00 for purchase and installation of a shade structure over the Hurst Street playground at Audubon Lower School Campus.  NOTE: The school raised the funds for this project so there is no impact to the budget, it is a pass thru.

  
     
III. Consent Agenda
 

Consent agenda includes items related to capital improvement projects that have been approved by the F.A.M.E. Board

 

1.  Approval of the construction contract for Werling Construction, in the amount of $86,697.00 for the Broadway Science Lab Conversion.

 

2.  Approv the DynaPlay contract in the amount of $134,762 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment and rubber surfacing of the Live Oak Playground.

 

3.  Approve the Colmex Construction contract in the amount of $499,715.00 for the Gentilly Auditorium conversion into an the Arts Complex.

  
IV. Discussion Items 6:46 PM
  A. F.A.M.E. Bylaws Review Discuss Lourdes Moran 15 m
   

Discussion and Review of the F.A.M.E. Bylaws

  
     
  B. F.A.M.E. Board Nominations Discuss Lourdes Moran 10 m
   

Discussion of the Board Nomination Process and potential Nominees

  
     
V. Closing Items 7:11 PM
  A. CEO Remarks FYI Steven Corbett 5 m
   

1. CEO Remarks

  
  B. Board Chair Remarks FYI Lourdes Moran 5 m
   

1. Board Retreat

  
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Lourdes Moran 1 m