Helix Network of Educational Choices
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, February 29, 2024 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, T. Burbach (remote), V. Sizer, W. Berthelot
Directors Absent
R. Chatelain
Guests Present
D. Armstrong, D. Ford, 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 Feb 29, 2024 at 8:12 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
W. Berthelot made a motion to approve agenda.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes - September 7, 2023 Meeting
W. Berthelot made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-07-23.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Financial Statements - Helix Schools
A.
Finance Report
III. HCS President's Report
A.
HAA Facilities Update
Preston Castille presented updates regarding facilities for Helix Aviation Academy. Highlights included:
- HAA will be launching high school and elementary school in August.
- Kindergarten, 1st, 8th and 9th graders will move into modular buildings donated by FMOL.
- Installation of modular buildings will be financed by Hope Credit Union.
B.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Facilities Update
Preston Castille presented updates regarding facilities for Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy & Helix Legal Academy. Highlights included:
- Corporate Work Study Program will be moved to De La Ronde Hall.
- Helix Legal Academy will lease the second floor of the Raising Canes building to accommodate more students.
C.
Helix Legal Academy Facilities Update
D.
Helix AI & Medical Academy Facilities Update
Preston Castille presented updates regarding facilities for Helix AI & Medical Academy. Highlights included:
- HAIM will acquire 17 acre tact of land from Our Savior's Church.
- Acquisition of land will be financed by JD Bank and is scheduled to close in March.
IV. Action Items
A.
Resolution Authorizing Act of Donation of Modular Buildings
W. Berthelot made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Act of Donation of Modular Buildings to HAA Facilities Foundation.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Resolution Authorizing PJC to Sign obo HNEC as Guarantor on Loan Documents
W. Berthelot made a motion to approve Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Sign obo HNEC as Guarantor on Loan Documents.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
W. Berthelot made a motion to adjourn meeting.
V. Sizer 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 9:11 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender
Donald Ford presented the financial statements through January 30, 2024. Highlights included: