F.A.M.E., Inc.

Minutes

F.A.M.E. Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Location

3128 Constance Street, Live Oak Campus

Directors Present

B. Levine, C. Tucker, D. Mipro, H. Leblanc, K. Wilkins, L. Moran, M. Newcomer, N. Peddle

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Collopy, A. Dupre, K. Hill, M. Schoen

I. Opening Items

A.

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 Mar 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Discussion Items

A.

Principals Report

Marina Schoen gave the Principal's report for all 3 campuses.  She also reported on the visit for the French Ministry of Education's visit for accreditation for the French School.

B.

Financial Audit Report

Brandon Demerest and Anthony Rutledge from Laporte presented the Financial Audit Report.

III. Action Items

A.

Emergency Bus Contract Approval

M. Newcomer made a motion to approve the Emergency Bus Contract with A & S Transportation in the amount of $172,020.00.
N. Peddle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve 2025-26 School Calendar

M. Newcomer made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 calendar.
B. Levine seconded the motion.

Lourdes asked if this would be the calendar for Baton Rouge.  Yes, it will be the same, but the staff in Baton Rouge will start a week earlier for PD.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

CEO Remarks

B.

Board Chair Remarks

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Dupre
Documents used during the meeting
  • Board Meeting 1_27.pdf
  • 06302024 Audubon Schools AFS Draft.pdf
  • A & S Transportation - Emergency Contract 2025.pdf
  • 2025-2026 Calendar DRAFT.pdf