Red River Charter Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
RRCA Cafeteria
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Directors Present
B. Jackson, B. Ours, D. Blanchard, G. Ford, J. Stassi, S. Celestine
Directors Absent
K. Pickett
Guests Present
C. Jones, D. Bonnette, G. Sonnier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Prayer
C.
Prayer lead by Rev Gary Ford
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
E.
Record Attendance
F.
Approve Agenda
G.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on 7/20/23 and Special Board Meeting on 9/21/23
H.
Presentation by Ms. Tammy Morgan from the LDOE's Office of School Choice
I.
Added to the meeting was Mr. Sonnier giving Mrs. Debbie Hale her certificates for LEAP CONNECT
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Update on Sponsorships/Grants Submitted
This month they were able to finalize 3 grants, the plan is to purchase chrome books and give to students with straight A's
Loyd and Sonnier started doing gift cards for student of the month
Every Wednesday we do a PBIS store for perfect attendance
Monthly drawing for perfect attendance
These were donations that we requested
III. New Business
A.
Recommendation to Approve the Renewal Agreement for Nursing Services with National Nurses of America
B.
Recommendation to Approve the Renewal Agreement for SPED Services with RBW Consulting LLC
C.
Recommendation to Approve the Contract for Speech and OT Services with Speech Buds, LLC
D.
Recommendation to Renew the Line of Credit at Simmesport State Bank
E.
Approval of Purchase Orders
Tuition reimbursements
2023-purchase math and science curriculum
Jasmine states the science curriculum is something they got from proximity, provides all material for the students
2023-2024 teacher pay teacher renewal
Glynns A/c
request for more lights on campus, got a quote from
Glynns A/c quote to replace wall packs on the cafeteria for A/C
inter-medial sports equipment request
duproc a/c electrical walk in freezer replacement
annual renew for BoardOnTrack 2024-2025
certaport online curriculum actual curriculum for entry based credentials
JR/SR BETA hotel stay for the beta convention
Sped folders were great
she discuses RRCA
Standards for Charter Renewal
RRCA Academic, Organizational and Financial Performance
Extensions/Renewals term lengths
Dec. 12 2023 is when Charter Board will go to BESE for recommendations