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Voices for International Business and Education

VIBE Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM CST

Location

727 Carondelet St., Community Room, New Orleans, LA 70130
Voices for International Business and Education http://public.boardontrack.com/VIBE_1

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes - September 2019 VIBE Board Meeting
    Minutes for VIBE Board Meeting on October 16, 2019
  D. Chair Report
  E. Head of School Report
   
II. Academic
 
Academic
  A. Academic Report
  B. Pupil Progression Plan
   

2019-2020 School Year Pupil Progression Plan addresses the school's measures to ensure that students properly matriculate from one grade to the next and that the school has policies addressing varying scenarios. Annually, the LDE requests the PPP from all school districts. 
   
III. Finance
 
Finance
  A. Report of Finance Committee
  B. Vote to adopt October 2019 Financial Statements
   
  C. Vote to Adopt 2019-2020 Budget Revisions
   
  D. Vote to renew Line of Credit
   

$400K line
6.25% variable interest rate
5 year term (compared to one year term in prior years)
IV. Facility
 
Facility
  A. Report of Facilities Committee
V. Governance
 
Governance
  A. Report of Governance Committee
  B. Student Fee Policy
   

The Louisiana Department of Education requires all public schools to adopt a policy around student fees. The policy must include language around waivers. Additionally, the policy must be included on the school's website and in the Parent and Student Handbook. The policy must be adopted and implemented by December 1, 2019.
   
  C. Special Education Advisory Council
   

LDE requires all districts to establish a Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) and report to the LDE by June 30, 2020. The Council must meet three times annually.
   
VI. Development
 
Development
  A. Report of Development Committee
VII. CEO Support And Eval
 
CEO Support And Eval
  A. Report of HOS Evaluation Committee
VIII. Public Comment
  A. Request for Public Comment
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting