Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 16, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, February 16, 2023 8:00 a.m.
Baker Donelson Law Firm
Chase North Tower
450 Laurel St., 21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Directors Present
A. Cooper, L. Young, R. Chatelain, T. Burbach (remote), V. Sizer, W. Berthelot
Directors Absent
M. Victorian
Guests Present
A. Domingue, April Dennis, Christine Henry, Cliff Lewis, D. Ford, James Finney, Jourdan Curet, L. Thrower, M. Grand, N. Millender (remote), P. Castille, Jr. (remote), R. Webb
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Conflict of Interest Policy
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- Robert Webb was present and presented a question regarding the status of his Allstate benefits following his departure from Helix Community Schools.
- The board discussed the status of employee withholdings.
III. Finance & Operations Report
A.
Finance Report
Donald Ford presented the Finance Report. Highlights included:
- Review of Financial Statements for HMSA, HAA, and HLA.
- Review of Balance Sheets for HMSA, HAA, and HLA.
B.
Operations Report
Preston Castille presented the Operations Report. Highlights Included:
- Updates regarding ongoing HMSA projects, including elevators, weight room.
- Updates regarding HLA Facilities.
- Updates regarding food services, transportation, and HR/Payroll/Benefits.
IV. Development Report
A.
Development Report
Ne'Shira Millender presented the Development Report. Highlights included:
- Updates regarding major grant projects including Helix Reimagine Grant, Drone Soccer Program, and CSP grants.
- Updates regarding ongoing marketing efforts.
V. Academics Report
A.
Academic Report
Angela Domingue presented the Academics Report. Highlights included:
- Review of MAP/NWEA fall and winter test results for HAA, HLA, and HMSA.
- Review of changes in growth for HAA, HLA, and HMSA.
VI. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston Castille presented the President's Report. Highlights included:
- Review of enrollment numbers for HAA, HLA, and HMSA for the 2022-23 school year.
- Review of projected and budgeted enrollment targets and applications received for the 2023-24 school year.
- Discussion regarding recent personnel changes at HMSA and Helix Community Schools.