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Helix Network of Educational Choices

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Board of Directors Meeting Notice

 

Thursday, November 13, 2025 8:00 a.m.

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Directors Present

A. Cooper, C. Brown, K. Fabre, L. Young, V. Sizer

Directors Absent

T. Burbach

Guests Present

Donald Ford, James Stroder, Melissa Grand, Michelle McCalope (remote), N. Millender, P. Castille, Jr.

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 Nov 13, 2025 at 8:06 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

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-28-25.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Resolution to Approve Increase of Mircro-Purchase Threshold

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the Resolution to increase the Micro-Purchase Threshold for food services.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Financial Policies - (2025 Update)

K. Fabre made a motion to approve and adopt the revised Financial Policies.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Resolution to Guaranty HCS Line of Credit

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the Resolution to Guaranty the Line of Credit in favor of Helix Community Schools.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance Report

A.

Finance Report

Donald Ford presented the Financial Report. Highlights included:

  • A review of the financial statements for Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy
  • A review of the financial statement for Helix Aviation Academy
  • A review of the financial statements for Helix Legal Academy

III. HCS President's Report

A.

President's Report

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

  • Neshira Millender provided a development update on recent transitions in the development team and the launch of Helix Global Foundation.
  • Preston Castille provided an overview of the new school additions within the network.
  • Updates on the launch of Helix Career and College Academy.
  • Review of planned facility expansions.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

V. Sizer 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 9:13 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender