Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:00 p.m.
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Chase North Tower
450 Laurel St, 21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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Directors Present
A. Cooper, C. Brown, K. Fabre, T. Burbach
Directors Absent
L. Young, V. Sizer
Guests Present
D. Ford, Francie Trimble, 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 Aug 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
C. Brown made a motion to approve the agenda.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from July 31, 2025 Board Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-30-26.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
FY2024-2025 Helix Single Audit
T. Burbach made a motion to receive the FY2024-2025 Helix Single Audit.
C. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of Revisions to Financial Policies Governing Federal Grants and Programs
T. Burbach made a motion to approve revisions to Helix's Financial Policies Governing Federal Grants and Programs.
K. Fabre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
2026-27 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Annual Budget
C. Brown made a motion to approve the FY2026-2026 Annual Budget for Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Finance Report
A.
2026-27 Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy Budget
III. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston Castille presented the President's Report. Highlights included:
- Discussion of early school year enrollment trends and start of school activities.
- Updates regarding the ongoing discussion with the Baker School District about the management of federal programs.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to adjourn meeting.
C. Brown 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 12:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
Donald Ford presented the Finance Report and provided a review of the FY26-27 Annual Budget for Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy.