Red River Charter Academy
Minutes
Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
RRCA Cafeteria
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Committee Members Present
A. Dupuy, A. Tassin, J. Couvillion, S. Celestine
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Stassi
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Couvillion called a meeting of the Executive Committee of Red River Charter Academy to order on Thursday Sep 16, 2021 at 5:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
A. Dupuy made a motion to approve the agenda.
S. Celestine seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Executive
A.
Updated Procedures Related to Hiring
Mr. Jones includes procedures, with no other discussion from board or other
B.
New Sponsorship Form for Review/approval
Mr. Jones discusses document provided. Mrs. Couvillion discusses how and where to put sponsorship monies and how they are or should be divided amongst sports.
A. Dupuy made a motion to Approve the sponsorship forms as presented.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
Mrs. Ours inquires as to publication of programs. Mrs. Loyd indicated it will be published in fall and spring.
Mr. Augustine and Mr. Celestine inquired as to what the benefit is for the sponsors. Mrs. Tassin indicated things can be changed on school level.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Mr. Augustine and Mr. Celestine inquired as to what the benefit is for the sponsors. Mrs. Tassin indicated things can be changed on school level.
C.
RRCA Student Driver Policy review
Discussion led by Mr. Jones, thanking Mr. Sonnier and Mr. Gallow for their research in creating the policy. Mrs. Ours wants to know if policy needs to be added as to "no gun zone."
A. Dupuy made a motion to approve this policy with addition of no guns allowed(1) ammendment.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
final vote next week!
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion of continuation of Lydia Poret's service.
Mr. Jones requests Ms. Poret remain as HR for September and October.
2 Teachers positions are open. Mrs. Couvillion indicated the budget will allow it with the teacher vacancies but that will disappear when hires are made.
2 Teachers positions are open. Mrs. Couvillion indicated the budget will allow it with the teacher vacancies but that will disappear when hires are made.
A. Dupuy made a motion to approve Mrs. Poret's services for Sept and Oct with understanding that her services will not continue beyond October.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
Mr. Celestine suggests "Bambi" for policies and guidance.
Bamboo HR-initial set up fee to get started, then there is a monthly subscription, based on employee numbers.
Mrs. Dupuy suggests contacting Ducote and Co, for guidance,
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Bamboo HR-initial set up fee to get started, then there is a monthly subscription, based on employee numbers.
Mrs. Dupuy suggests contacting Ducote and Co, for guidance,
E.
After Covid-19 quarantine period impact on payroll
Discussion ensued, Mrs. Couvillion suggests Guardian for adding short-term disability. Mrs. Loyd asked if when short term coverage becomes available, can all staff be eligible to sign up for it, as in have immediate open enrollment.
F.
Discuss Board member use as a non-paid substitute
Discussion led by Mr. Jones, he states he doesn't feel that is needed but he would like a prior educator who is also a board member to potentially mentor other teachers.
Mrs. Tassin states she wants open communication in advance about this in advance, relative to liability.
Mrs. Pat will help with some paperwork for Robotics.
Mrs. Tassin states she wants open communication in advance about this in advance, relative to liability.
Mrs. Pat will help with some paperwork for Robotics.
A. Dupuy made a motion to adjourn and enter into executive session.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
motion carried, adjourned for executive session at 5:52 pm.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
A. Dupuy made a motion to exit executive session.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
at 6:04 pm
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Update on Employee Issues
H.
Formation and finalization of committees
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Celestine made a motion to adjourn.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
at 6:05 pm
The committee VOTED 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 6:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Tassin