Élan Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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.
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Directors Present
C. Silas, D. Patin, G. Briggs, G. Thomas-Batiste, J. Thibodeaux, L. Knight, R. Green
Directors Absent
D. Barnes, S. Rademaker
Guests Present
M. Clark, Monica Cador
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Today’s Meeting Agenda
D.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
II. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Report
III. Governance Committee Report
A.
Governance Committee Report
Discussed LEA status and transition to own LEA
Discussed status of potential new board member Davis, who has withdrawn his interest
Discussed status of vendor contracts
Discussed parent complaints received
Discussed potential partnerships with First Tee and Excite Allstars nonprofit
Discussed board retreat status
Discussed status of 25-26 budget
Discussed officers for 25-26 academic year and Committee chairs
IV. Academic
A.
Academic Committee Report
Discussed NWEA scores and increase and significance
Discussed DIBELS assessment results and extension of % of students above average at this point
V. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report –
Discussed status of financial health - excellent
Discussed additional transfer of funds to LAMP account
Discussed 2025-26 budget
Received MFP update
Discussed amendment to 24-25 budget due to additional revenues received
Discussed status of accrued expenses re LEA costs
VI. Development
A.
Development Committee Report –
No report received but we discussed ideas regarding events to raise funds, particularly the hosting of a gala,
Discussed Give NOLA Day
VII. Additional Business
A.
Old Business
B.
NEW BUSINESS
C.
Consideration and vote regarding Perry Davis interest in board membership
Passed on item as Mr. Davis informed the board on Wednesday that he was withdrawing his interest in board membership
D.
Board retreat discussion
Discussed proposals received and consideration of internal conduct of retreat sometime in late June.
Discussed status of LEAP testing taking place this week
Discussed the EOY test results which were positive and showed marked growth across all grades
Facilities updates were discussed
Food service audit was discussed - passed
Transportation handbook for 25-26 is being prepared
Discussed recent hires including Facilities Manager
Round 1 families have been contacted - anticipate enrollment next year of 440 plus students
Discussed EOY calendar and events