Helix Network of Educational Choices

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Board of Directors Meeting Notice

 

Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:00 a.m.
Baker Donelson

450 Laurel St, 21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

 

 

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Directors Present

A. Cooper, L. Young, R. Chatelain, T. Burbach

Directors Absent

M. Victorian, V. Sizer

Guests Present

D. Armstrong, 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 Nov 14, 2024 at 8:14 AM.

C.

Approve Agenda

T. Burbach made a motion to approve agenda.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from September 20, 2024 Meeting

T. Burbach made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-20-24.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Resolution to Approve Sale of Modular Buildings to Lead Academy

T. Burbach made a motion to adopt in globo Resolutions E through G.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Resolution to Approve Sale of Modular Buildings to Breakthrough Charter Academy

G.

Resolution to Approve Lease of Modular Buildings to Southern University

H.

Resolution to Approve Name Change to Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy

T. Burbach made a motion to adopt the Resolution to Approve Name Change to Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy.
R. Chatelain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Resolution to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Southern College of Science and Engineering to Pursue Strategic Programmatic Activities

T. Burbach made a motion to adopt the Resolution to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Southern College of Science and Engineering to Pursue Strategic Programmatic Activities.
L. Young seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance Report

A.

Review of Financial Statements

Denise Armstrong presented the Finance Report. Highlights include:

 

  • Review of financial statements and balance sheets for HAA.
  • Review of financial statements and balance sheets for HLA.
  • Review of financial statements and balance sheets for HMSA.

III. HCS President's Report

A.

President's Report

Preston J. Castille, Jr. presented the President's report. Highlights included:

  • Updates regarding the construction of Helix AI & Medical Academy.
  • Updates regarding the addition of Maritime to Mentorship's programming.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

T. Burbach made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Chatelain 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 9:21 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Millender