Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Date and Time
Thursday September 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, September 7, 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, R. Chatelain, T. Burbach, V. Sizer
Directors Absent
W. Berthelot
Guests Present
Ivan Earls, 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 Sep 7, 2023 at 8:11 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
R. Chatelain made a motion to approve agenda.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes - April 24, 2023 Special Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 04-24-23.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes - July 27, 2023 Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to approve in globo the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-27-23.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes - August 21, 2023 Special Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-21-23.
M. Victorian seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
2023-24 HMSA Budget Approval
R. Chatelain made a motion to approve 2023-2024 HMSA Budget.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Execute Agreement to Sell Passenger Vehicles
L. Young made a motion to approve Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Execute Agreement to Sell Passenger Vehicles.
M. Victorian seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule Approval
R. Chatelain made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule.
T. Burbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Finance Report
A.
Finance Report
B.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Financial Statements
C.
Helix Aviation Academy Financial Statements
D.
Helix Legal Academy Financial Statements
III. Development Report
A.
Development Report
Neshira Millender provided the Development Report. Highlights included:
- Updates regarding major grants awarded.
- Updates regarding pending major grant applications.
- Updates regarding Helix Unlimited wraparound services program.
IV. Academics Report
A.
Academic Report
Helix Leadership team provided the Academic Report. Highlights included:
- Dr. Ivan Earls provided updates regarding the launch of HMSA's Corporate Work Study Program and LHSAA eligibility.
V. HCS President's Report
A.
President's Report
Preston Castille provided the President's Report. Highlights included:
- Review of current enrollment for HMSA, HAA, and HLA.
- Updates regarding school facilities and expansion of HAA and HMSA.
- Updates regarding transportation.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
V. Sizer made a motion to adjourn meeting.
L. Young 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 9:13 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
Preston Castille provided the financial report. Highlights included: