Voices for International Business and Education
VIBE Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
Location
Meeting is virtual:
https://ihsnola-org.zoom.us/j/88626975818?pwd=RW5NNHoxTXNtRzJ2NXRPTmtLVWFwQT09
International High School of New Orleans
Community Room
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Community Room
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Voices for International Business and Education http://public.boardontrack.com/VIBE_1
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
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Senate bill No 466 passed in 2020 to authorize public bodies to conduct certain meetings electronically during certain states of emergency or disaster;
Per RS 42:17.1 (2) (c):
Matters that are critical to the continuation of the business of the public body and that are not able to be postponed to a meeting held in accordance with the other provisions of this Chapter due to a legal requirement or other deadlines that cannot be postponed or delayed by the public body.
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| C. | Mission Statement | |
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To educate and nurture a diverse learning community through the International Baccalaureate Programme, world languages and intercultural appreciation to succeed in global economy.
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| D. | Approve Minutes - November 2021 VIBE Board Meeting | |
| E. | Chair Report | |
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1. Head of School Evaluation Committee (met Jan 6, 2022)
2. Strategic Planning Update (Executive Committee update) --We have been approved for the LAPCS Grant to fund a consultant to help us with strategic plan; It is required that the board put up at least $2500. We will meet again to discuss options for local consultants for us to use.
3. Recap Board Committees
4. Conflicts with School Schedule Conflicts: February 28 to March 4 is Mardi Gras Break for School - Finance and Governance will need to move their meetings to another day (currently it's March 1) - maybe wed, march 9?
April 14 to April 20 is Spring Break for the School. Should we consider moving finance and development to Monday, April 26 and then move the VIBE BOARD meeting to April 28th? |
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| F. | Head of School Report | |
| II. | Finance Committee | |
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Finance
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| A. | Report of Finance Committee | |
| B. | Approve December 2021 Financial Statements | |
| III. | Development Committee | |
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Development
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| A. | Report of Development Committee | |
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1) Welcome to IHSNO: Director of Development - Steve Lenahan
2) Gala Update: Date April 9, 2022 from 6-10 pm in Legacy Park IHSNO’s annual gala “What a Wonderful World of Languages” is set to take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 6-10 pm (Patron Party 6-7 pm).
International High School of New Orleans has one of the most extensive foreign language programs in the state, and we are raising much needed funds to continue the success of these very important programs. Our hope is to raise more than $25,000 at our 2022 Gala.
As with prior galas, we are asking for your help in the following areas:
1. Fundraising: Each Board member’s fundraising goal is $1,000 which can be satisfied through an individual contribution and/or by securing sponsorships and/or by selling tickets. See attached for sponsorship levels; please distribute ASAP to any and all organizations with whom you or your friends/family are connected. An editable cover letter is also attached to personalize these distributions. Sponsorships make up a majority of our funding, so this is very important! 2. Volunteering: There are several committees in need of volunteers. Please let us know by January 14 if you are interested in serving on one or more committees. If we do not gain enough traction, we will call and assign you to a committee. a. Sponsorships – following up with previous sponsors and identifying/soliciting new sponsors b. Auction – securing and cataloging auction items c. Food – we are asking donations of celebrity chefs to attend and prepare special international food dishes or restaurants to provide catered dishes d. Decorations/Entertainment – planning the décor and setting up / taking down on the day of the gala and securing and coordinating entertainment for the event
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| IV. | Governance Committee | |
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Governance
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| A. | Report of Governance Committee | |
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Reports of Governance Committee
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| V. | Academic Committee | |
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Academic
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| A. | Report of Academics Committee | |
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Report of Academics Committee
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| VI. | Facility Committee | |
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Facility
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| A. | Report of Facilities Committee | |
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Report of Facilities Committee New Director of Operations (Rhonda Smith) -
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| VII. | Public Comment | |
| A. | Request for Public Comment | |
| VIII. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |