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Helix Network of Educational Choices

Minutes

Board Meeting

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy

Date and Time

Thursday April 28, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Board of Directors Meeting Notice

 

Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:00 a.m.

Taylor Porter

Chase North Tower 

450 Laurel St, 8th Floor

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

 

 

Directors Present

A. Cooper, R. Chatelain, T. Burbach, V. Sizer, W. Berthelot

Directors Absent

L. Young, M. Victorian

Guests Present

A. Domingue, D. Ford, L. Thrower, M. Grand, N. Millender, P. Castille, Jr., R. Webb

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 Apr 28, 2022 at 8:01 AM.

C.

Approve Agenda

W. Berthelot made a motion to approve agenda.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from February 24, 2022 Board Meeting

R. Chatelain made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-24-22.
W. Berthelot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes from March 31, 2022 Board Meeting

R. Chatelain made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-31-22.
W. Berthelot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Education Video Surveillance Policy

Motion to approve the Special Education Video Surveillance Policy.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.

Melissa Grand provided a review of the Education Video Surveillance Policy.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Resolution to Approve Appointment to the HSP & HFF Board of Directors

R. Chatelain made a motion to approve the appointment of Preston J. Castille to the board of Helix STEAM Properties and Helix Facilities Foundation.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

H.

Tier 3 Personal Financial Disclosure Statements

Melissa Grand reminded board members that their Personal Financial Disclosure Statements are due by May 15.

I.

Revised 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar

Preston Castille reviewed the revised board meeting calendars.

II. Finance & Operations Committee Report

A.

Finance Report

Donald Ford presented the finance report. Highlights included:

  • Review of Financial Statements and Balance Sheets for Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy, Helix Aviation Academy, and Helix Legal Academy.
  • Review of Grants Summary for the network.

B.

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Financial Statement

C.

Helix Aviation Academy Financial Statement

D.

Helix Legal Academy Financial Statement

E.

Helix Grants Summary

F.

Operations Report

Ne'Shira Millender presented the Operations Report. Highlights included an update regarding facilities, food services, IT, and Marketing.

III. Academics Committee Report - Dr. Luria Young, Committee Chair

A.

Academic Report

Angela Domingue, Ph.D. presented the Academic Report.  Highlights included:

  • HMSA and HAA is undergoing testing. HLA will follow next week.
  • Final walkthrough with Attuned Partner at all three school sites is scheduled May 10-12.

B.

Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy 2022-23 Calendar

T. Burbach made a motion to approve 2022-2023 HMSA School Calendar.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. HCS President's Report

A.

President's Report

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

  • Updates regarding the status of the senate bill allowing corporate charter schools to apply directly to BESE for a Type 2 charter.
  • Helix is exploring the option to secure additional space downtown and potential expansion into St. Landry Parish.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

W. Berthelot made a motion to adjourn.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 9:10 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender