Justin gave report on current financial status. Report shows on par with projections.

Darius from Ed Ops giving presentation on what services they'll be providing and the ways in which they are beneficial. Ed Ops works with several other schools and is very supportive with the Federal Grants. We received two proposals, and we were really impressed with them. Significant costs savings by using them. Assumes the position of CFO and Controller and saving around 117k a year with salary, benefits, etc. Works with majority of charter here in New Orleans schools: Bricolage, Sophie B. Wright, and First Line to name a few.

Use Audubon systems already in place such as payroll and accounting programs. They do not change anything in case contract only lasts a year, everything will still be audubon. They take on the burden of state and district reporting. They will be liaison between the school and auditor. Work with school stakeholders on budget and make proposals to board members before making any decisions or presentations. Team of 100 employees with 8 locally and all former CEOs. 

Next finance meetings moving forward; keep meetings to Tuesdays or moving them right before the board meeting? Discussion for next meetings coming up.