F.A.M.E., Inc.
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday September 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Location
428 Broadway Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, Cafeteria
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Directors Present
B. Connick (remote), C. Lebas (remote), C. Tregre (remote), D. Omojola (remote), J. Jalice (remote), R. Fernandez (remote), T. Lasher (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Lawson, R. Kirschman
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Brown (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Brown (remote)
Guests Present
1337****529 (remote), A. Collopy (remote), A. Dupre (remote), Angelle Vialou (remote), D. LaViscount (remote), Darleen Mipro (remote), Jacquelyn Mahatha-Mason (remote), K. Turner (remote), Koneca West (remote), L. Spearman (remote), L. Vermeulen (remote), Laurence L (remote), Lourdes Moran (remote), M. Butler (remote), M. Forcier (remote), Micah (remote), Nicholas Torres (remote), The Soleau Group (remote)
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 Sep 19, 2020 at 10:02 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Minutes
C. Tregre made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-22-20.
B. Connick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Remarks from Nicholas Torres, Attaché of Cooperation for French C.
Monsieur Torres shared remarks of support for Audubon in its search for a new CEO. Monsieur Torres also urged the board to ensure that the selected individual is aware of how important it is to select a leader who understands the importance of maintaining the integrity of both unique programs and the elements of the French program which undergirds its AEFE accreditation and authenticity.
II. Other Business
A.
Updated Interim COVID-19 Return to School Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
B.
Social Media Policy
J. Jalice made a motion to approve the Social Media Policy as presented.
C. Tregre seconded the motion.
Board Member T. Lasher voiced concern and opposition regarding this policy because he believes it may represent an overreach of authority into employees’ personal advocacy initiatives.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lawson |
Absent
|
| R. Kirschman |
Absent
|
| C. Tregre |
Aye
|
| B. Connick |
Aye
|
| R. Fernandez |
Aye
|
| T. Lasher |
No
|
| J. Jalice |
Aye
|
| C. Lebas |
Aye
|
| D. Omojola |
Aye
|
III. CEO's Report
A.
Transportation Update
The Administration shared updates regarding recent developments with the previously approved transportation contract with B & L Transportation. The administration is currently considering alternatives to minimize cost and risk/liability exposure in providing transportation in light of recent increases in cost of service. It is anticipated that an emergency board meeting or emergency approval may be needed to secure transportation.
B.
Academic Report
C.
Operations Report
D.
Development Report
E.
Training Center Update
F.
Parent Reports
Uptown PTO President, Darleen Mipro shared concerns regarding the CEOsearch and urged the committee to consider appointing an interim CEO and restarting the search given the late start of the search in the midst of a pandemic.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Announcements
Correction: The next FAME board meeting will be held on October 17, 2020.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Fernandez made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
B. Connick 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 11:08 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Brown