Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:00 a.m.
Baker Donelson Law Firm
Chase North Tower
450 Laurel St, 21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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Directors Present
A. Cooper, K. Fabre, T. Burbach, V. Sizer
Directors Absent
L. Young
Guests Present
Donald Ford, M. Grand, N. Millender, P. Castille, Jr., Sidney Stewart, Travis Markey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Cooper called a meeting of the board of directors of Helix Network of Educational Choices to order on Thursday Jul 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the agenda.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from April 29, 2025 Board Meeting
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-29-25.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Sign Guaranty of Loan Documents
T. Burbach made a motion to approve, in globo, items E through I.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Negotiate and Execute Lease of 4400 Airpark Blvd
G.
Helix Network of Educational Choices 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar
H.
Appointment of Chuck C. Brown to Board of Directors
I.
Contracts for HVAC Repairs
II. Finance Report
A.
2025-26 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy Budget
III. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston J. Castille, Jr. presented the President's Report. Highlights included:
- A review of additional school facilities located at 13855 Plank Rd leased from Bethany for Park Ridge Achievement Academy;
- Updates regarding the upcoming launch of Helix College and Career Academy at Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy and Baker High School; and
- Updates regarding the construction and upcoming launch of Helix AI & Medical Academy.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to adjourn.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
Donald Ford and Sidney Stewart presented the proposed annual budgets for the 2025-26 school year. Highlights included a review and discussion of the following: