F.A.M.E., Inc.
Minutes
FAME Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday October 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Location
428 Broadway Street New Orleans, LA 70118
Directors Present
B. Connick, C. Lebas, C. Tregre, D. Held, D. Omojola, J. Jalice, R. Fernandez, R. Kirschman, T. Lasher
Directors Absent
D. Bardell, L. Moran, M. Russell
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Brown
Non Voting Members Present
L. Brown
Guests Present
A. Dupre, C. Stoecker, Catherine Saranec, Darleen Mipro, Eleanor Carroll, J. Anderson, Jessica Condiff, L. Spearman, L. Vermeulen, M. Butler, M. Forcier, Tasha Foster
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Jalice called a meeting of the board of directors of F.A.M.E., Inc. to order on Saturday Oct 26, 2019 at 10:25 AM.
An item was added to the agenda as new Item VI. Faculty Concerns
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Kirschman made a motion to approve minutes from the FAME Board Meeting on 10-05-19 FAME Board Meeting on 10-05-19.
J. Jalice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Board Elections
A.
Nomination of FAME Board Officers
R. Kirschman nominated the current slate of board officers for reelection:
J. Jalice-Chairperson
B. Connick-Vice-Chairperson
D. Omojola-Secretary
C.Tregre-Treasurer
J. Jalice-Chairperson
B. Connick-Vice-Chairperson
D. Omojola-Secretary
C.Tregre-Treasurer
No other nominations were suggested.
B.
Election of FAME Board Officers
R. Kirschman made a motion to reelect the current slate of FAME Board officers: J. Jalice (Chairperson), B. Connick (Vice-Chairperson), D. Omojola (Secretary), C. Tregre (Treasurer).
R. Fernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Bardell |
Absent
|
| D. Held |
Aye
|
| C. Lebas |
Aye
|
| C. Tregre |
Aye
|
| T. Lasher |
Aye
|
| B. Connick |
Aye
|
| R. Fernandez |
Aye
|
| J. Jalice |
Aye
|
| D. Omojola |
Aye
|
| M. Russell |
Absent
|
| L. Moran |
Absent
|
| R. Kirschman |
Aye
|
III. Finance Committee
A.
Adoption of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
C. Tregre made a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as required by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to satisfy the requirements of our annual financial audit.
R. Kirschman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Financial Statements July-September 2019
IV. CEO's Report
A.
Academic Updates
MAP Test scores from the Fall presented to board. Board members request that the administration provide a more detailed analysis of test scores with context (demographics, program v. program results, etc.) at next board meeting.
B.
Operations Report
Updates regarding admissions and Daycare Licensing at Gentilly were presented. Board members, faculty, staff and students were encouraged to advocate for changes to the One App process so that Faculty and Staff had more access to seats in the placement process.
Comment made by Jessica C. (Audubon Gentilly Faculty Member)
C.
Development Report
Development Report presented by L. Spearman. Request made to board members to solicit contacts to assist in fundraising.
D.
Parent Reports
Uptown Parent Report presented by D. Mipro. FAME Board members asked to support upcoming Fall Fete (Nov.9) at Palmer Park.
V. Executive Session
A.
Motion to move into Executive Session
B. Connick made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 11:46 AM.
C. Tregre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Litigation Settlement Report
Settlement entered into on behalf of F.A.M.E. and Arch Insurance. The litigation has been resolved.
C.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session
R. Kirschman made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:56 AM.
C. Tregre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Announcements
FAME Board Members asked to come out to support Fall Fete and also Annual Fund with matching donations from the Kirschman Foundation.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Connick made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Fernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Brown