Red River Charter Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 24, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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Directors Present
A. Dupuy, A. Tassin, B. Augustine, D. Blanchard, G. Ford, J. Couvillion, P. Ours (remote), S. Celestine
Directors Absent
K. Bordelon
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
B. Augustine, D. Blanchard
Guests Present
C. Jones, C. Stassi, D. Loyd, S. Cole
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes-December 2021 Board Meeting
D.
Approve Minutes-January 2022 Board Meeting
II. Executive
A.
Board Appointment of Mr. Jude Pitre (tabled from last meeting)
B.
Proposed Amendment to Bylaws, Section 6.2, TERM OF OFFICE
C.
Pan Am (Item IV. Facilities and Transportation), Section A
Questions ensued from D Blanchard, J Couvillion, and A Dupuy with Tom of Pan Am about any actions that need to occur at this time. He indicates the building can remain on site.
Purchase order will be created to accompany this payment for this carried motion.
D.
Calendar Adoption for 2022-2023 Academic Year, due 3/31/22
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:5e9cb1f4-a3f4-31aa-b1af-dbc923716811Jessica Couvillion stated she had concern about testing performance relative to long spring break and also limited amount of PD days.
Pat Ours didn't see any days set aside for parent meetings which is necessary for Title I and they need to be scheduled in.
E.
Discussion/vote to approve strategic planning proposal from Dr. Peterson.
Discussion led by Mr. Celestine regarding the Strategic Planning Proposal from Dr. Peterson in relation to re-authorization.
Regarding timeline, the process is streamlined in order to assist development for next school year.
Mr. Jones indicated his concern that data may not be present for administration prior to this administration.
Mrs. Couvillion stated she feels we need to have this intervention to reveal how coordination, efforts, and vision are in accord between board and staff.
Stanley will contact Dr. Peterson about her contact information for payment, contract, and to initiate services.
F.
Separation of Employee Policy Proposal for Discussion/Adoption
III. Finance
A.
Financials from Ducote & Co.
Jessica Couvillion indicates insurance has been underbudgeted. John Caro will be here next month.
She indicated we are under budget for general education instruction relative to instructional funding guidelines of 70%.
Mr. Jones will get with CPA about surplus and use of those funds. Mr. Jones indicates he is discussing uses through services.
B.
Federal Funds Dashboard
Discussion ensued from Mr. Jones. Changes discussed in funds received and requested. Discussion from Mr. Augustine about concerns for deadlines with funding.
C.
Discussion - Budget FY 2023 (February, March, and April agendas)
No action items at this time.
D.
Curriculum Quotes for 22-23 Academic Year
No action items at this time.
E.
Approval of PO's
Mrs. Couvillion indicated the project should take 8-9 days from start to completion.
Mr. Sonnier indicates some bleachers have damage, and should be assessed to see if any repairs need to be made during painting.
IV. Facilities and Transportation
A.
Pan Am Proposal & Discussion with Pan Am
Discussed previously in meeting.
B.
Discussion of tabled item-Ross Bus for SPED
Discussion led by Mr. Jones, stating he is getting more information, can item be tabled until next meeting. Comment made by Pat Ours about using black and yellow bus for transportation of SPED students is required for Title I funds.
C.
Masks Mandate changes regarding Bus Transportation
Mr. Jones indicted masks are no longer required for students and staff on bus, but any individual can choose to wear, at their choosing.
V. Other Business
A.
Executive Director's Report with Dashboard
School statistics reviewed by Mr. Jones, including detailed reports on attendance, grades/performance, disciplinary, events, engagement, SPED, etc.
Robotics - drone competition cancelled as drones won't be received in time for date of event.
Mr. Jones is in discussions with an individual to head up coding with Robotics, potentially other individuals may be in the works.
Mr. Jones discussed potential for hiring 2 LPNs and and an RN for overseeing the LPN's.
Executive Session commenced at 6:31 pm.
Discussion led by Tom at Pan Am. He expresses concern for asbestos in new building. If plumbing isn't changed, you do not have to do ADA. There is no guarantee that all these will work as is, if not replaced. You can change "like for like" on a renovation.
Comments were made by Jessica Couvillion.
Comments by Aimee Dupuy including no need to make changes at present.