Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Date and Time
Thursday July 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, July 27, 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, M. Victorian, V. Sizer, W. Berthelot
Directors Absent
R. Chatelain, T. Burbach
Guests Present
A. Domingue, D. Ford, Ivan Earls, James Finney, Jason Odell, Killey Murphy, M. Grand, N. Millender, P. Castille, Jr., Travis Markey
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 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
L. Young made a motion to approve the agenda.
W. Berthelot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from February 16, 2023 Board Meeting
L. Young made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-16-23.
M. Victorian seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from May 25, 2023 Board Meeting
L. Young made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-25-23.
M. Victorian seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Academics Committee Report - Dr. Luria Young, Committee Chair
A.
Academic Report
B.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy 2023-24 Calendar
M. Victorian made a motion to approve the 2023-24 school calendar.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Finance Report
A.
Finance Report
Donald Ford provided the finance report. Highlights included:
- HMSA had an operating surplus as of June 2023 partially due to donation of Franciscan assets and receipt of ESSER grant funds.
- HAA had an operating surplus as of June 2023 and a reduction in payables for the month of July.
- HLA had an operating surplus as of June 2023 and a reduction in payables for the month of July.
B.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Financial Statements
C.
Helix Aviation Academy Financial Statements
D.
Helix Legal Academy Financial Statements
IV. Acquisition of Franciscan High School Assets
A.
Resolution to Ratify Acceptance of Donation of Modular Buildings and other Assets
L. Young made a motion to approve the Resolution to Ratify Acceptance of Donation of Modular Buildings and other Assets.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
James Finney stated that he does not believe a landlocked building downtown has need for modular buildings. Mr. Finney also expressed concerns whether any funds are being paid to the school.
B.
Resolution to Ratify Purchase of Passenger Vehicles
V. Sizer made a motion to approve the Resolution to Ratify Purchase of Passenger Vehicles.
W. Berthelot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Resolution Granting Authority to Execute Loan for Passenger Vehicles
M. Victorian made a motion to approve the Resolution Granting Authority to Execute Loan for Passenger Vehicles.
W. Berthelot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston Castille provided the President's report. Highlights included:
- Updates regarding expansion and enrollment for HAA.
- Updates regarding expansion and enrollment for HLA.
- Updates regarding expansion and enrollment for HMSA.
- Updates regarding HMSA facilities, including weight room renovations, elevator remodel and Music & Performing Arts space.
- Updates regarding the acquisition of Franciscan assets, faculty, and other staff.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
V. Sizer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
W. Berthelot 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 9:16 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
The Helix Academic Leadership Team presented the Academics Report. Highlights included: