Anthony Rutledge with Laport gave explanation of our audit and explained there are 4 required audits and went into further detail breaking down the reading of the most important points. At top of page 4 there is an opinion stating there are no errors presented.

Adrienne, principal of Milan, reports that the trimester 2 report cards were sent out electronically for the first time and ran very smoothly and was a huge advantage for families. It also saved lots of time and money for the schools as well. Some state mandating testing has been completed as well along with DELF testing. MAP testing has been completed at all three campuses as well and will report results next meeting. There were Mardi Gras parades at campuses along with Black History Month celebrations. 

Alisa reports that the school district revised the COVID restrictions and gave updated restrictions; Alisa reports our vaccination numbers across campuses, which look very good. She also reported on Round 1 of OneApp demand reports stating our demand remains high and our departure numbers remain low. Application for the Live Oak building was sent it, and we should find out March 18th if we got the building. Altaris is developing security assessments and recommendations and planning trainings for our staff at all three campuses. 

Lynn shares that we received grants from different vendors, which have been great for repairs from Hurricane Ida. Give Nola Day will be May 3rd, and May 13 is City Park Night. We have several grants pending that told around $88,000. 

Darleen reports that there is a plant sell this spring so keep an eye out for that. Skate night is happening in April along with family laser tag in May used for fundraising and community building. Teacher Appreciation has been bringing snacks twice a month by parents/PTO. PTO election will be coming up in the spring. 

Steve reports on the Live Oak walk-through and application stating how beautiful and large the building is. He suggests moving board retreat to May for board development reasons. He also introduced our new principal at Gentilly, Kenya Hill. Pertaining masks at school, masks will become optional on March 21st if numbers remain low in the district.

Darius from EdOps reports on our transition progress and we will have new payroll system beginning in April. He also reports on Federal Grants for each school. We missed out on pulling several federal funds, but Darius will fix it all get us all the money. 

Next month's meeting will be April 30th at 10AM and location will be announced closer to the date. Also board members need to turn in Ethics training certificate and Tier 3 Financial Disclosures that are due May 15th.