Mr. Javier Jalice shared that the CEO Search Committee will be meeting on next Wednesday.  The search committee has received a list of potential search firms and will work to narrow it down to five firms who will be approached to submit proposals and costs for the process.

Ms. Latoye Brown shared an overview and updates on actions taken regarding an incident which occured on the Broadway campus before the Winter Holidays when a 5 year old student eloped from the Broadway Campus into the surrounding neighborhood.  Ms. Brown shared the findings of the LDOE Early Childhood Licensing report on the incident and subsequent findings which include two deficiency notices.  She also shared the corrective action steps indicated by the department which are being implemented by the school and other measures which the school has undertaken including the addition of fencing, card readers and alarms to the Broadway campus.  Board member Rachel Kirschman suggested that similar measures be considered for both the Milan and Gentilly campuses in light of this incident.

Mr. Thomas Lasher shared that the Audubon Uptown PTO completed it's elections and Ms. Darleen Mipro, current President of the Uptown PTO, will be replacing him as the French Parent Representative on the FAME Board at the end of his term in May.  Ms. CiCi Lawson will maintain her position as Montessori Parent Representative on the FAME Board for another term.  Words of thanks were offered to Mr. Lasher for his service to Audubon during his terms.