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Helix Network of Educational Choices

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Notice

 

Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:00 p.m.

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Directors Present

A. Cooper, C. Brown, K. Fabre, T. Burbach (remote), V. Sizer

Directors Absent

L. Young

Guests Present

C. Sellers, D. Ford, J. Gordon, 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 Jul 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

V. Sizer made a motion to approve agenda.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from May 28, 2026 Board Meeting

V. Sizer made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-28-26.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Amend the agenda to add the 2026-27 Academic School Calendar.

V. Sizer made a motion to amend the agenda to add the 2026-27 Academic Calendar.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Academic Calendar.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Approve DS Bus South Agreement for Transportation Services

K. Fabre made a motion to approve the DS Bus South Agreement for Transportation Services.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Approve SLA Food Services Management Agreement

V. Sizer made a motion to approve SLA Food Services Management Agreement.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

IPFS Finance Agreement for Insurance Premiums

C. Brown made a motion to approve the IPFS Finance Agreement for 2026-27 Insurance Premiums.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Helix Network of Educational Choices 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar

V. Sizer made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance Report

A.

2026-27 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy Budget

Donald Ford provided the financial report and a review for the 2026-27 budgets for Helix schools. Highlights included:

  • Review of the Network Consolidated Financial Performance Review for FY25-26;
  • Review of 2026-27 budget for Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy; 
  • Review of 2026-27 budget for Helix Aviation Academy;
  • Review of 2026-27 budget for Baker High School;
  • Review of 2026-27 budget for Park Ridge Achievement Academy; and
  • Review of 2026-27 budget for Helix AI & Medical Academy.

III. Chief Academic Officer Report

A.

Academics Report

Charita Sellers and Jennifer Gordon provided the academics report.  Highlights included:

  • Review of school performance for Mentorship, Aviation, and Baker schools for 2025-2026 school year;
  • Review of LEAP performance scores for Baker schools, including the highest overall growth scores for the State of Louisiana;
  • Review of anticipated enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year;
  • Review of school performance and enrollment for AI & Medical for 2025-2026 school year; and
  • Review of first year successes for Helix AI & Medical Academy, including 94% average daily attendance rates, increased family engagement, and increases in enrollment.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

K. Fabre made a motion to adjourn meeting.
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 1:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender