Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
12.8.2021 Laureate Academy Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 8, 2021 at 5:45 PM
Location
2115 Oakmere Drive
Harvey, LA 70058
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, Jaime Behen, Jake Krupa, Jordan Whittenburg, Lisa Rebowe, Nicholas Aucoin
Directors Absent
Melinda Bourgeois, Pat Leblanc
Guests Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead, Michelle Beaty, Shawn Williams
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 Dec 8, 2021 at 5:47 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 11-10-21.
Nicholas Aucoin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Head of School update
A.
General updates provided by Head of School
Intros
- Introduction to our guests Shawn and Michelle. Round robin introductions.
- Claire provided an overview of our mission at LACS and our state's demographics
PTO Payout, Signing Bonuses, Mid-Year Bonuses (VOTE)
- Nick motioned to strike the above items from the agenda. These items will be reevaluated for a vote in a future board meeting. Jaime seconded this motion. The board approved this unanimously.
Cell Phone Policy (VOTE)
- Nick motioned to adopt the Cell Phone Policy as outlined in the agenda. Jake seconded this motion. The board unanimously adopted the proposed cell phone policy.
The next Friends of LACS Tour will be held Jan 7th
Board Retreat on 12/11
III. Finance
A.
Review October Financials
Nick presented the October financials within the agenda. There was not a Finance Committee meeting in November.
IV. Facility
A.
Update on Modular Facility
Half moved into the modular. Final moves being made over the next couple weeks. Contractor and Architect meetings continue as they provide oversight. Long term facility vision still needs to be discussed and solidified.
V. Governance
A.
Vote: Nominee, Michelle Beaty
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to to approve the nomination to have Michelle join the LACS Board of Directors.
Nicholas Aucoin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Vote: Nominee, RonShawn Williams
Nicholas Aucoin made a motion to to approve the nomination to have Shawn join the LACS Board of Directors.
Jake Krupa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Status update on prospective nominees and other potential leads
Pam Watson - Chief of Staff at the Councilman's office. Grandson attends LACS. CV on the way.
Stephanie McNeely - Interested. CV on the way.
Will Huete - CPA. Interested.
Recruiting continues for the next cohort.
D.
Vote: Officer Slate - 2022
Jaime Behen made a motion to approve the officer slate as proposed in the agenda.
Jake Krupa seconded the motion.
Motion to amend the agenda to update the office slate to segregate the VP and Secretary officer nominations and nominate Jaime as Secretary. Additionally to strike the "Note" as presented in the agenda.
Board President - Nick Aucoin
Board VP - Jordan Whittenburg
Secretary - Jaime Behen
Treasurer - Jake Krupa
VI. Other Business
A.
Plan, Expectations, & Agenda for Board Retreat on 12/11
Official agenda to be shared shortly.
B.
COmmitte
Academic Achievement Committee - Jaime as chair, Pat and Michelle
Governance Committee - Nick as Chair, Jordan, Jaime, Jake
Finance Committee - Jake as Chair, Nick, Shawn, Lisa
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee - David as chair
VII. Closing Items
A.
Public Comments
None at this time.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Beaty