Red River Charter Academy
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
RRCA Cafeteria
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Committee Members Present
A. Dupuy, A. Tassin (remote), B. Augustine, D. Blanchard, J. Couvillion
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Stassi
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Couvillion called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Red River Charter Academy to order on Thursday Oct 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
A. Dupuy made a motion to approve agenda.
D. Blanchard seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Update on Pan Am site plan
B.
Gator Fence LLC-repairs near gym/football field
C.
Teacher's parking lot update
Led by Mr. Jones, $6200 quote for adding rock/gravel with 10 loads.
This is just to fix what we have, not increase space. Mrs. COuvillion comments as to whether we need to increase our parking area for increased future staff and student parking. Mr. Jones indicates we can do this now and look to add to it later, if and when needed.
D.
Ceiling tile quotes HOME/DRUCO
Druco quoted about $10k.
Home Hardware has smaller tile, with quote of $6500, with products currently in stock.
Mr. Augustine suggests completion of HVAC and climate control measures. Mrs. Tassin suggests spray insulation and no tiles. Mr. Augustine states we should replace entire tiled ceiling.
E.
Fall Festival Booths-teacher reimbursement
This event will be Title I parent engagement, on football field, community invited, free, canned food item. we will sell concessions. It is required that all staff attend, Discussion ensued about what amount of money that should be spent per teacher to create a booth with games, decor, and prizes. Mr. Jones indicated he would like to reimburse staff who are spending their own money, about $100 for their booths.
Jessica Couvillion suggests some kind of fee for Haunted House or perhaps, a nominal fee.
F.
September Financials
J. Couvillion made a motion to table.
B. Augustine seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Approval of Purchase orders
attach signed PO's
III. Other Business
A.
Director's Report
Mr. Jones is looking for Special Ed teacher or consultant, with no results at present.
Mr. Jones is looking to hire a nurse as soon as possible and has some prospects.
Discussion ensued about looking for Speech Therapist.
B.
Update on money collecting procedures
Discussion led by Caroline Stassi, about focused collection times and having a safe method for storing monies collected after hours or weekends,
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Augustine made a motion to adjourn.
J. Couvillion seconded the motion.
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 6:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Couvillion