F.A.M.E., Inc.

Minutes

F.A.M.E. Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Location

Broadway Campus, 428 Broadway

Directors Present

B. Levine, C. Tucker, D. Mipro, H. Leblanc, K. Wilkins, L. Moran, R. Fernandez

Directors Absent

C. Lebas, D. Omojola, G. Lawson, R. Kirschman

Ex Officio Members Present

S. Corbett

Non Voting Members Present

S. Corbett

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Moran called a meeting of the board of directors of F.A.M.E., Inc. to order on Monday Oct 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

R. Fernandez made a motion to approve the minutes from F.A.M.E. Board Meeting on 08-28-23.
K. Wilkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Discussion

A.

Principals Report

Missy presenting for the principals. We have been rolling out our math implementations with math coaches coming in providing feedback to our staff members. Gentilly is having their first Annual Picnic with performances and food. Uptown will be having their annual Fall Fete with games and foods. Lots of work provided by students and staff. Middle school students have middle school sports currently running. Uptown schools will have French author visiting. 

III. Action Items

A.

Approve State Stipend Allocation Distribution: Differentiated Compensation and Certificated and Support Staff Stipend

H. Leblanc made a motion to Approve State Stipend Allocation Distributions: Differentiated Compensation and Certification and Support Staff Stipend.
D. Mipro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Fee Policy for Public Records

R. Fernandez made a motion to approve Fee Policy for Public Records.
D. Mipro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Security and Surveillance Policy

B. Levine made a motion to Approve Security and Surveillance Policy.
C. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Open Meetings Electronic Communications Policy

K. Wilkins made a motion to Approve Open Meetings Electronic Communications Policy.
H. Leblanc seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve the Carpool Policy

B. Levine made a motion to Approve the Carpool Policy.
D. Mipro seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Approve the 2023-24 Pupil Progression Plan

H. Leblanc made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan.
C. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Approve the 2023-24 F.A.M.E. Board Calendar

R. Fernandez made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 F.A.M.E. Board Calendar.
K. Wilkins seconded the motion.

Had to change February 19th to February 26th and Aprill 22nd to April 15th. Start time at 5:30PM.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Operations Update

Alisa gave the Operations Report. She discussed our enrollment number stating we are over the projected amount. Our French numbers are higher than they've ever been. We anticipate we will do similar next year for our French program. Alisa updated on Gentilly's SFPP Project- what we know that the AC project for Gentilly. We hired a contract. The other projects are still in bid. NOLAPS does not provide us with timelines for emergency projects. Live Oak's boiler is getting a second opinion tomorrow to find out if it really needs to be replaced or if it could be repaired. Broadway is seeing water damage but we also have timelines for those matters.

B.

CEO Remarks

Lynn shared it was World Teacher's Day, so we used it as a day to celebrate our teachers. Teachers were allowed to request items via Amazon. Lynn gave sponsorship updates on Fall Fete and Gentilly's picnic. Giving Tuesday in November, and she'll be sharing updates with that. 

 

Sarah Pedroza gave an update stating that there are still volunteer opportunities for Fall Fete. Weather is supposed to be beautiful. Company Burger is taking over the PTO grill. 

 

Steve presented a Staff Compensation Study Overview. We don't believe the salary structure is not strong enough. Staff has had meeting with Steve about this and provided us with feedback. We are hoping to make changes to keep our retention rates higher.

C.

Board Chair Updates

V. 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 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Moran