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MEETING OF THE ROOTED SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

August Meeting - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Date and Time

Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

Rooted School

6701 Press Drive

SUNO School of Education & Human Development

 

1st Floor

Social Hall

 

MEETING NOTIFICATION

Wednesday, June 19, 2026 

5:00 P.M. Central Time

 

IN PERSON MEETING:

 

Rooted School

6701 Press Drive

SUNO School of Education & Human Development

 

ROOM 106 - SOCIAL HALL

 

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Topic: Rooted School Board of Directors Meeting
Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M. Central Time (US and Canada)


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PUBLIC NOTICE: 

 

Pursuant to emergency proclamation 30-JCE 2020, the Rooted School New Orleans Board hereby certifies that it will conduct all meetings scheduled for 2026 - 2027, in person (unless otherwise designated), at 6701 Press Dr. in the College of Education Building & Human Development on SUNO's campus in the Social Hall (Room 106) on the 1st Floor.

 

Board meetings shall be held in this manner until further notice.

Directors Present

B. Shelling, J. Flint, L. Diaz, M. Quinn, S. Glapion

Directors Absent

A. Alexis, H. Campbell, N. Patrick

Ex Officio Members Present

F. Ingargiola

Non Voting Members Present

F. Ingargiola

Guests Present

Dr. Trenell Jackson - NOPS, K. Karpinski

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Quinn called a meeting of the board of directors of Rooted School - New Orleans to order on Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM.

C.

Approval of Board Minutes of 06/12/2026

M. Quinn made a motion to approve the minutes from Rooted School Board of Directors: Committee of the Whole Meeting and Board Retreat on 06-12-26.
S. Glapion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Patrick
Absent
H. Campbell
Absent
S. Glapion
Aye
J. Flint
Aye
A. Alexis
Absent
B. Shelling
Aye
L. Diaz
Aye
M. Quinn
Aye

II. PUBLIC MEETING PORTION: DISCUSSION ITEMS

A.

Mission Moment: Khloe Cola

  • Ms. Cola presented her impressions as a Rooted School student simultaneously attending the Nursing Program at NOCC.
  • Ms. Cola has been slated to graduate from her program with honors.

 

 

B.

Executive Director Presentation

  • Ms. Karpinski reviewed current enrollment against the budget projection for FY 2026 - 2027.   
  • Rooted currently has 18 more students enrolled than projected.
  • Ms. Karpinksi reviewed the LDOE accountability scorecard again to ensure that all Board members are up to speed on metrics against current performance.
  • Rooted is currently hoping for a 6-Year renewal assuming all academic growth projections are accurate and predictive.

C.

Updates on Enrollment & Charter Renewal Accountability

Ms. Karpinski reviewed current enrollment against the budget projection for FY 2026 - 2027.

D.

2026 - 2027 Focus Group Discussions

  • There was a discussion of 3 possible scenarios for fundraising and parent engagement.
  • The Board was asked to weigh in on one of the 3 options.
  • Board members discussed capacity for additional meetings.
  • There was a brief discussion regarding prior structures that have failed due to time commitments.

E.

Board Handbook & Statement of Assurances

Ms. Karpinski hand-delivered the Statements of Assurance to all Board members for their completion at the meeting.

F.

Contract Approvals and Act 370 Posting Guidelines

  • Ms. Karpinski and Mr. Ingargiola will make certain that all contracts listed for the Act 370 reporting period are posted on the website within the given legal deadlines.
  • All contracts are being reviewed with Sherah LeBouef of EdOps.

G.

FIRST READING: New School, Student & Employee Policies for Board Approval

  • Board members were instructed to review all policies for additional input and recommendations.
  • The policies associated with legislative action will have little room for editing as they were previously reviewed by Adams & Reese [Rooted School Legal Counsel].

III. PUBLIC MEETING PORTION: ACTION ITEMS

A.

Updated Review of L.A.M.P. Investments To Date

M. Quinn made a motion to update Rooted's L.A.M.P. investment to have a remaining balance threshold of 60-Days of cash on hand in General Fund.
S. Glapion seconded the motion.
  • A brief introduction of the L.A.M.P. program was shared with the Board and the public.
  • Board members asked for additional information regarding the investment strategy(ies) moving forward.
  • Shannon Glapion asked to include an explanation of L.A.M.P. in the Board Finance Handbook.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Diaz
Aye
B. Shelling
Aye
H. Campbell
Absent
J. Flint
Aye
S. Glapion
Aye
N. Patrick
Absent
A. Alexis
Absent
M. Quinn
Aye

B.

Public Comment: Action Item L.A.M.P. Investment Strategy

No public comment for this action item.

C.

Return of Lucas Diaz to the Rooted School Board of Directors

M. Quinn made a motion to restore Lucas Diaz to the Rooted school Board of Directors.
S. Glapion seconded the motion.

Mr. Diaz was introduced to the public and the newest members of the Board by Executive Director, Kaitlin Karpinski. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Alexis
Absent
S. Glapion
Aye
N. Patrick
Absent
M. Quinn
Aye
H. Campbell
Absent
J. Flint
Aye
B. Shelling
Aye

D.

Public Comment: Lucas Diaz Return to the Rooted School Board of Directors

No public comment for this action item.

E.

SY 2026 - 2027 Approval of Curriculum

L. Diaz made a motion to adopt the updates and changes to the 2026 - 2027 academic curriculum.
S. Glapion seconded the motion.

Ms. Karpinksi provided a brief oversight of the changes to the various curriculua.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Shelling
Aye
S. Glapion
Aye
N. Patrick
Absent
H. Campbell
Absent
A. Alexis
Absent
M. Quinn
Aye
J. Flint
Aye
L. Diaz
Aye

F.

Public Comment: Approval SY 2026 - 2027 Academic Curriculum

No public comment for this action item.

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Only if requested by the Board of Directors

A.

Executive Session: At the time the agenda was published, there was no scheduled Executive Session for this meeting

There was no Executive Session for this meeting.

B.

Public Comment: Matters from Executive Session

There was no Executive Session for this meeting.

V. 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 6:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Quinn
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2026_06_12_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • 8192026 Rooted School Board of Directors Executive Director Report 2026-27.pdf
  • UPDATED 2026 - 2027 Rooted Financial Policies and Procedures.pdf
  • UPDATED 2026 - 2027 Rooted School Board of Directors Bylaws & Manual.pdf
  • Vendors Exceeding 10K.pdf
  • ACT 737 Human Trafficking Victim Identification and Reporting Policy - FIRST READING.pdf
  • ACT 962 School-Based Health Services Policy - FIRST READING.pdf
  • R.S. 17-3996(B) Teacher Shield Act Policy - FIRST READING.pdf
  • Smart Glasses - Meta Glasses Policy - FIRST READING.pdf
  • DRAFT Curriculum and Academics at Rooted School 2026-27 (Course Catalog) - Curriculum Course Catalog 26-27.pdf

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