Élan Academy Charter School
Minutes
November Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
Elan Academy
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
Elan Academy
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.
Directors Present
D. Barnes, D. Patin, G. Briggs, R. Green, S. Rademaker
Directors Absent
J. Thibodeaux
Guests Present
Jondricka Jefferson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Today’s Meeting Agenda - Darren Patin (Voting)
D.
Agenda amended to include voting item regarding state approved stipend
II. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Report – Dr. Melanie Askew Clark (Voting)
III. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report - Darren Patin (Voting)
Discussed state stipend
Discussed facility and vendor status as outlined in head of school report
Discussed litigation matters
Discussion of interim head of school and operations manager stipend
IV. Academic
A.
Academic Committee Report –
Discussion regarding step testing results
Coordination of meeting in December re interim data analysis
V. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report –
Discussed audit status - looking good, set to be complete by end of December and prior to December 30.
One issue re payroll forms that need to be secured
Finances are sound and above compliance levels
Budget outlook is now a surplus based on increased enrollment
Audit to be completed by 12/30 deadline
we will have a December meeting to approve budget
Solid financial standing
VI. Development
A.
Development Committee Report –
Ready to launch popcorn fundraiser
Working on next fundraising - Little House on Algiers Point ; trivia night
Discussion of sponsorship for Spring Fest and coordination with PTO
Discussion of golf tournament
Outreach to local restaurants to have school nights
Launch Double Good popcorn fundraiser
Will have multiple fundraising campaigns
Discussed additional fundraising opportunities with Algiers small businesses
Discussed Sponsorship to the Elan Academy Spring Fest
VII. Additional Business
A.
Old Business
B.
New Business - Darren Patin
Discussion of resolution regarding payment of stipend to teachers and support staff - and distribution schedule.
Legislature stipend discussion
motion to approve a resolution to distribute the stipend in 2 parts.
Ms Jefferson presented the report in Dr. Clark's absence.
Ms. Garza presented Powerpoint slide of report previous to meeting.
Discussed status of facilities projects including basketball court, signage and yard/playground installation
Provided staffing updates
Discussed status of grants and partnerships, which are strong
Enrollment data shows increased enrollment, and lower issues with attendance and behavior this year, which is encouraging
Received LEAP updates and testing modules which show improvement and growth
Discussed operations issues
Discussed upcoming events