F.A.M.E., Inc.
Minutes
F.A.M.E. Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday October 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Directors Present
B. Levine, C. Lebas, D. Mipro, D. Omojola, H. Leblanc, L. Moran, R. Fernandez, R. Kirschman
Directors Absent
B. Connick, C. Lawson, J. Perez, K. Wilkins
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Corbett
Non Voting Members Present
S. Corbett
Guests Present
K. Bourgeois, M. Forcier
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Financial Report
A.
Financial Report
III. Discussion Items
A.
Audubon Gentilly Comprehensive Renewal Process
Dr. Corbett reviewed the comprehensive renewal process by NOLAPS; Audubon Gentilly is under comprehensive review, which requires narrative submission, participation in public hearing, and parent, student, and staff input.
B.
Future Program Considerations
Dr. Corbett discussed Pre-K programming at Audubon Schools and reviewed financial sustainability of these programs. Dr. Corbett made recommendation to remove Pre-K programming for future years to create greater financial sustainability. Board was in agreement during discussion and unanimously supported the decision.
C.
Audubon Gentilly Greenspace Ownership
Dr. Corbett explains Greenspace dispute regarding land at Audubon Gentilly that is owned by New Orleans. He is meeting with Parks and Parkways to discuss compromise in order to maintain exclusive access during school hours.
IV. CEO's Report
A.
Development Report
School celebrates world teacher's day and engaged in fundraiser that raised $615 from 9 donors. Giving Tuesday coming up on November 29th. We received ARPA grants for $137,000 for Uptown campuses and $196,000 for Gentilly. We received $10,000 from Louisiana's Disability Foundation of America and $35,000 from RosaMary for Adoption of Tier 1 Curriculum.
B.
Parent Report
Darlene Mipro discussed the annual fundraiser Fun Fete and encouraged the board and others to support by participating in the fun games and activities.
C.
CEO Remarks
Dr. Corbett thanked board for attendance and reminded them of future committee meetings.
V. Announcements
A.
Next F.A.M.E. Board Meeting
Next Board meeting will be held on December 19 at Gentilly.
Dr. Corbett discussed the August 2022 financials, key performance indicators, federal grants, cash forecast, and forecast history. There is 69 days of cash on hand and the financial audit is on way and is projected to be finished on time prior to December 31st.