F.A.M.E., Inc.

Minutes

F.A.M.E. Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday November 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Directors Present

B. Levine, C. Lebas, D. Omojola, H. Leblanc, K. Wilkins, L. Moran, R. Fernandez, R. Kirschman

Directors Absent

B. Connick, C. Lawson, D. Mipro, J. Perez

Ex Officio Members Present

S. Corbett

Non Voting Members Present

S. Corbett

Guests Present

A. Collopy, A. Dupre, D. Kohl, K. Bourgeois, L. Spearman, M. Forcier

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Kirschman called a meeting of the board of directors of F.A.M.E., Inc. to order on Saturday Nov 19, 2022 at 9:12 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

C. Lebas made a motion to approve the minutes from F.A.M.E. Board Meeting on 10-15-22.
B. Levine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee Report

Trey presented Finance: Committee meeting this past Wed, discussed the update on status of audit. Progressing as scheduled no issues with completing before deadline of Dec. 31st. No anticipated issues with the budget as adopted at this time.  Also looking at all of our bank accounts, including outdated and unused accounts, and how we can consolidate and streamline those. Special thanks to Darius and EdOps for their continued support and expertise. Ed-Ops is efficient, saving $160K/year from internal management.

B.

Facilities Committee Report

Facilities Committee: discussed Facility Preservation Fund, and how it affects our campuses. Broadway funded at $500 per student, Live Oak and AG at $800 per student. Live Oak is funded based on Firstline’s student population numbers. Money stays with the school, doesn’t follow the students. Pre-K students not included, only K-8. 4 fund accounts within that program. Critical projects ranked 8 and above will be top priority. Update on AG green space, a fence will be erected and it will be designated as a public park but AG will have exclusive use during the school day. We will continue to maintain the space. Will continue to negotiate for a land swap in years to come. 

III. Discussion Items

A.

School Performance Scores

Ms. Adrienne presented a report on the School Performance Scores that were released this past Wednesday. Included explanation of how SPS scores are calculated, 

IV. Action Items

A.

Approval of Reproductive Health Policy

L. Moran made a motion to approve Reproductive Health Policy.
K. Wilkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Special Education Camera Policy

K. Wilkins made a motion to approve Special Education Camera Policy.
L. Moran seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. CEO's Report

A.

Principal's Report

B.

Parent Report

Darlene gave a recap of Fall Fete and also encouraged the board and community to promote the door hangers that PTO is currently selling.

C.

Development Report

Fall Fete Sponsorship totaled just under $11,000 with 12 new sponsors. Recently have Saints Training Camp at the Live Oak Campus. Giving Tuesday is coming up, and Audubon's goal is $12,000. 

D.

Facilities Report

E.

CEO Remarks

VI. Announcements

A.

Next F.A.M.E. Board Meeting

The next F.A.M.E. meeting will be held on December 17, 2022 at 9AM at Gentilly's campus.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Kirschman