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Red River Charter Academy

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

RRCA Cafeteria    

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Directors Present

D. Blanchard, G. Ford, S. Celestine

Directors Absent

K. Bordelon

Guests Present

C. Jones, C. Stassi, D. Loyd, G. Sonnier

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Celestine called a meeting of the board of directors of Red River Charter Academy to order on Thursday Sep 22, 2022 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Blanchard made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-23-22.
G. Ford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer

Led by Gary Ford.

II. Finance

A.

Discussion/Q&A with Darius from Ed Ops regarding accounting access needs

Q&A with Darius at EdOps for access and changes needed to access Quickbooks.  It was agreed to proceed with plans to move to a online version of QuickBooks with monthly service fee approximately $200. 

B.

Approval of PO's

G. Ford made a motion to approve two purchase orders as presented.
D. Blanchard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Proposals for Improved Academic Outcomes

Discussion led by Mr. Jones regarding Instructional/Curriculum coach.  Mrs. Celestine verbalized concern that we are clearly weighing contracted person(s) vs hired employee; it was expressed that a person in this capacity for 5 days a week.  Funding discussed.  Mrs. Loyd indicated she didn't have curriculum instruction.  It was suggested to utilize Dr. Hawkins 2 days a week, in the interim.  

It was stated that cost of this position will need the budget revised and approved, and made public, although additional funds aren't being requested, but will be allocated to different personnel. 

IV. Other Business

A.

Director's Report

Census/enrollment is 195-197.  MFP is at 180.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

G. Ford made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
D. Blanchard seconded the motion.
The board 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 6:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Celestine
Documents used during the meeting
  • 22-116AFP QUOTE FIRE ALARM.pdf
  • school support ntwrk prop 0922.pdf
  • instructional leadership proposal 0922.pdf
  • ED dash Sept 22.pdf
  • FF Dash Sept 22.pdf

Committee meetings:  To be announced
Board meetings: 4th Thursday in months of January through October.  

Board meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday in months of November and December only; all board meetings begin promptly at 5:30 pm in the RRCA Cafeteria.