F.A.M.E., Inc.
Minutes
August FAME Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday August 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location
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Directors Present
C. Lawson (remote), C. Lebas (remote), D. Mipro (remote), H. Leblanc (remote), J. Jalice (remote), J. Perez (remote), L. Moran (remote), R. Kirschman (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Connick, D. Omojola, R. Fernandez, T. LeBlanc
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Corbett
Non Voting Members Present
S. Corbett
Guests Present
A. Collopy, A. Dupre, J. Anderson (remote), K. Bourgeois, L. Spearman, M. Forcier, T. Coleman
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 Aug 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Kirschman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-19-21.
L. Moran seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acknowledgements
II. Action Items
A.
Contact Approval (Liability Insurance Renewal)
L. Moran made a motion to approve the renewal of the insurance contract with O'Connor Insurance Company in the amount of $155,491.07.
J. Perez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Contract Approval (Healthy Food Service Agreement)
L. Moran made a motion to approve the HSFC Food Service Management contract in the amount of $22,125. This contract represents a continuation of services provided by the company.
R. Kirschman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Resolution (Bank Authorization)
L. Moran made a motion to approve Resolution of Bank Authorization to Dr. Steve Corbett, CEO and Dr. Tania Coleman, Gentilly Campus Principal. This resolution will give signature authority for checks. Additionally, this resolution will give authority to the CEO (Dr. Corbett) to sign off on transactions related to all banking.
R. Kirschman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Fernandez |
Absent
|
| R. Kirschman |
Aye
|
| T. LeBlanc |
Absent
|
| D. Mipro |
Aye
|
| J. Perez |
Aye
|
| H. Leblanc |
Aye
|
| D. Omojola |
Absent
|
| C. Lebas |
Aye
|
| L. Moran |
Aye
|
| B. Connick |
Absent
|
| C. Lawson |
Aye
|
| J. Jalice |
Aye
|
D.
Schools' COVID Policy Protocols
R. Kirschman made a motion to approve unified COVID protocols that are in line with NOLAPS and LDOE for all students, faculty, and staff.
L. Moran seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Discussion Items
A.
COVID Vaccine Mandating (Employees)
Discussion was held about mandatory COVID vaccinations for all faculty and staff members at all campuses. The COVID Vaccine Policy states that all employees must be vaccinated unless they qualify exemption for medical or religious reasons. Those who do not get vaccinated, must be tested weekly.
R. Kirschman made a motion to amend the agenda to include a vote on the COVID Vaccine Policy.
L. Moran seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
R. Kirschman made a motion to approve COVID Vaccine Policy for all faculty and staff at all campuses.
L. Moran seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Announcements
B.
Adjourn Meeting
L. Moran made a motion to adjourn the Board Meeting.
J. Perez seconded the motion.
No further business to discuss.
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 11:43 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Dupre
Documents used during the meeting
- 2021_06_19_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- AUDUBON PROPOSAL 2021 (1).pdf
- HFSC - General - Food Service Management Consulting 2021 - French Montessori (1).pdf
- Resolution (Bank Authorization) (1)-converted.pdf