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Élan Academy Charter School

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Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM

6501 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131; (504) 619-9720; www.elanacademy.org 

The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All agenda items are informational unless otherwise denoted, though all committee reports require a vote for acceptance. The meeting will be held on the campus of the school. 

 

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Committee Members Present

G. Briggs, J. Thibodeaux, L. Knight (remote)

Committee Members Absent

D. Barnes

Guests Present

K. Bastian, M. Clark

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Thibodeaux called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Élan Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday Jan 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM.

II. Governance

A.

CEO Report

Dr. Clark presented her CEO Report.

  • Currently 11 scholars below budget
  • Not only growing in students but growing in need (Special Ed., G&T, EL)
  • Preparing for NOLA_PS building inspection

B.

Discussion on CEO Leave of Absence in March of 2026

Dr. Clark and Mr. Thibodeaux led a discussion on the plan for Dr. Clark's maternity leave. Reviewed succession plan and high level responsibilities for key members of the leadership team.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Thibodeaux

Guests are welcome to speak during each agenda item with recognition from the presiding officer. In the event to comments or debate may appear to be lengthy, the presiding officer will set a time limit the open comment period; will define the time length each person is afforded to speak; will recognize the order of the respondents, and each person will be asked to state their name, city, parish, and affiliation with the school (examples: employee, administration, parent, community guest, school board representative). This policy subject to change, as necessary.