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Helix Network of Educational Choices

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Board of Directors Meeting Notice

 

Thursday, August 28, 2025 8:00 a.m.

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Baton Rouge, LA 70801

 

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Directors Present

A. Cooper, C. Brown, K. Fabre, L. Young, T. Burbach (remote)

Directors Absent

V. Sizer

Guests Present

M. Grand, Melissa Grand, Michelle McCalope, 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 Aug 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM.

C.

Approve Agenda

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the agenda.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from July 31, 2025 Board Meeting

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-31-25.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire with correction to the response to the question number 21 regarding the Open Meetings Law.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

FY2023-2024 Helix Single Audit

K. Fabre made a motion to acknowledge that the Board has received a copy of the board.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

2025-26 Academic Calendar

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the updated 2025-26 Academic Calendar.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

2025-26 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Annual Budget

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the 2025-26 Annual Budget for Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance Report

A.

2025-26 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy Budget

Preston Castille presented the Finance Report and School Budgets.  Highlights included:

 

  • A discussion of adjustments made to the annual budget for Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy.
  • A discussion of adjustments made to the annual budget for Helix Aviation Academy. 
  • A discussion of adjustments made to the annual budget for Helix Legal Academy.
  • A discussion of adjustments made to the annual budget for Helix AI & Medical Academy.
  • A review of the annual budget for Baker High School.
  • A review of the annual budget for Park Ridge Achievement Academy.

III. HCS President's Report

A.

President's Report

Preston Castille presented the President's report. Highlights included:

  • A discussion of the financial statements for HMMA, HAA, HLA, HAIM, BHS, and PRA.
  • Updates regarding the facilities for HAIM, BHS, and PRA.
  • An discussion of recent additions to Helix's academic programs, including the addition of an industry focus in FinTech and Performing Arts.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Brown made a motion to adjourn meeting.
K. Fabre 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 9:01 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender