Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 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
C. Brown, L. Young
Guests Present
D. Ford, M. Grand, 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 May 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the agenda.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from November 13, 2025 Board Meeting
K. Fabre made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-13-25.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Finance Agreement for Insurance Premiums
K. Fabre made a motion to approve the IPFS Finance Agreement for insurance premiums.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Resolution to transfer, convey, and/or donate modular building to HAA Facilities Foundation.
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer, convey, and/or donate modular building to HAA Facilities Foundation.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Resolution to accept the assignment of all assets, leases, student records and equipment from HCS Baton Rouge
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the resolution to accept the assignment of all assets, leases, student records and equipment from HCS Baton Rouge.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Cancellation of CalAmp/Synovia Contract
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the cancellation of the CalAmp/Synovia Contract.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Employee Handbook - Revised Spring 2026
II. Finance Report
A.
Finance Report
III. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston J. Castille presented the President's Report. Highlights included:
- A review of highlights from the 2025-26 school year;
- Updates regarding facilities projects for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year;
- Updates regarding special programs and partnerships, including
- Potential partnership with Lane Regional Hospital;
- Partnership with 100 Black Men;
- Helix College & Career Academy moving to the downtown campus; and
- Status of Helix Global Foundation initiative.
- Updates regarding operations, including:
- Transition to outsource transportation operations to DS Bus South;
- Transition to outsource food services operations and planned RFQ; and
- Janitorial and Maintenance operations will remain in-house.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
K. Fabre made a motion to adjourn meeting.
T. Burbach 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 9:05 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
Donald Ford presented the finance report. Highlights included: