Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Date and Time
Wednesday November 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All agenda items are informational unless otherwise denoted, though all committee reports require a vote for acceptance. Unless otherwise stated due to COVDI-19 precautions, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058)
Directors Present
David Huete, Jordan Whittenburg (remote), Lisa Rebowe (remote), Nicholas Aucoin (remote), Pat Leblanc
Directors Absent
Melinda Bourgeois
Guests Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead, Jaime Behen (remote), Jake Krupa (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
David Huete called a meeting of the board of directors of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Wednesday Nov 10, 2021 at 4:33 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Nicholas Aucoin made a motion to approve the minutes from.
Jordan Whittenburg seconded the motion.
No further comment.
II. Governance
A.
Board of Directors Nominees - VOTE
Nicholas Aucoin made a motion to Approve board nominee Jake Krupa to join the Board of Directors.
Pat Leblanc seconded the motion.
Met Claire at University of Miami. Has previous Board experience. CPA background and has a PhD.
David Huete made a motion to Approve board nominee Jaime Behen to join the Board of Directors.
Nicholas Aucoin seconded the motion.
Educator background, strategic thinker, vision setter.
III. Other Business
A.
Salary Scale Addition
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to To approve the salary scale addition specific to the Instructional Coach position as presented in the agenda materials.
Pat Leblanc seconded the motion.
Based on our market research, the scale is competitive as presented but an annual review will be typical process (as with all salary scales). Budget allows for immediate hires - funding from ESSR available. 2 hires anticipated, potentially 3.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nicholas Aucoin