Voices for International Business and Education

VIBE Board Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT

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

Voices for International Business and Education http://public.boardontrack.com/VIBE_1

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Shontell Thomas 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Shontell Thomas 1 m
   
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.
 
  C. Mission Statement   Shontell Thomas 1 m
   
To educate and nurture a diverse learning community through the International Baccalaureate Programme, world languages and intercultural appreciation to succeed in global economy.
 
  D. Approve Minutes - February 2022 VIBE Board Meeting Approve Minutes Shontell Thomas 3 m
     
  E. Chair Report   Shontell Thomas 10 m
   

 1) Strategic Planning Update 

--should be receiving via email diagnostic survey from LAPCS soon

 

2) Graduation: may mark your calendar

 

 

 

 
  F. Head of School Report   Sean Wilson 10 m
II. Finance Committee 6:27 PM
 
Finance
 
  A. Report of Finance Committee FYI Shontell Thomas 5 m
  B. February 2022 Financial Statements Vote Karen Dwyer 5 m
   

Recommend acceptance of the February 2022 Financial Statements to the VIBE Board

 
III. Governance Committee 6:37 PM
 
Governance
 
  A. Report of Governance Committee FYI Jennifer Lampton 10 m
   

Report of Governance Committee

 
  B. Proposed Revisions to Bylaws Vote Jennifer Lampton 10 m
   

Recommendation to VIBE Board- adopt Proposed Revisions to Bylaws

 
IV. Development Committee 6:57 PM
 
Development
 
  A. Report of Development Committee FYI Shontell Thomas 10 m
   

1) 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). 

 

 --- 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.  

 

--- Volunteering: (Sponsorships, Auction, Food, Decorations/Entertainment –

 

2) Volunteer Opportunities - Pelicans games

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oEn3pBsEjl2LanOMd_3UFusRw4efTHYNEdRYFKOi_jI/edit?usp=sharing

 

3) open house April 7 from 530p-630p

----get placards to put in lawn 

 
V. Academic Committee 7:07 PM
 
Academic
 
  A. Report of Academics Committee FYI Gail Medford 10 m
   
Report of Academics Committee
 
VI. Facility Committee 7:17 PM
 
Facility
 
  A. Report of Facilities Committee FYI Amer Tufail 10 m
   

Report of Facilities Committee

 

 

 

 

 
VII. Executive Session 7:27 PM
  A. Executive Session Vote Shontell Thomas 1 m
   

Vote to enter into Executive Session

 
  B. Upcoming Board Meetings Vote Shontell Thomas 5 m
   

Upcoming Board/subcomittee Meetings

 
VIII. Public Comment 7:33 PM
  A. Request for Public Comment FYI Shontell Thomas 5 m
IX. Closing Items 7:38 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Shontell Thomas 1 m