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
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Discussion
A.
Principals Report
III. Action Items
A.
Approve State Stipend Allocation Distribution: Differentiated Compensation and Certificated and Support Staff Stipend
B.
Approve Fee Policy for Public Records
C.
Approve Security and Surveillance Policy
D.
Approve Open Meetings Electronic Communications Policy
E.
Approve the Carpool Policy
F.
Approve the 2023-24 Pupil Progression Plan
G.
Approve the 2023-24 F.A.M.E. Board Calendar
Had to change February 19th to February 26th and Aprill 22nd to April 15th. Start time at 5:30PM.
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.
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.