International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location
Mid-City Campus 4217 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Mrs. Tennyson asked that the Board of Trustees meet Jan. 27th, 2016, at the John Dibert School at 4217 Orleans Ave. so that they could see ISL up and running at this new location. She also offered a tour after the board meeting.
Trustees Present
B. Griffin, B. Richard-Montgomery, C. Reed, D. Bordson-Bozzo, D. Drucker, D. Wilson, J. Wettermark, L. Muetzel, M. Lappa, M. Pedalino
Trustees Absent
A. Yon, H. Rodgers iv, M. Amoss, V. Diaz
Guests Present
Alicia Serrano - reporter for Mid City Messenger, Beth Nazar - Camp St. PTO President, I. Staff, M. Tennyson, S. Chapman
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Wilson called a meeting of the board of trustees of International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Jan 27, 2016 at 6:10 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to approve the Dec. 9, 2016 minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees. Board Meeting on 12-09-15.
D. Drucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Finance Committee Minutes
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to approve minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting on 01-26-16 Finance Committee Meeting on 01-26-16.
D. Drucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Other Business
A.
Open Public Comment
B.
Q & A With Head of School - HOS Report
- Mrs. Tennyson said that Camp St. enrollment is at 1377, Olivier St. 271, and Bunche campus is at 416. With School Performance Scores, we are proud to say that ISL-JP gained 12 points and now is B rated. The Olivier and Camp St. campuses retained their combined A rating.
- ISL received a $15,000 grant from Rex Pro Bono Publico organization. Together with the grant from Rotary Club, ISL will purchase many more Chrome Books. Entergy also awarded ISL two grants for ISL-JP.
- The founder of the crew of Athena made a presentation to ISL-JP and the kindergarten had a carnival parade.
- CRI has audited our financial statements as of and for the year ended June 2015. We continue to work with Dunn financial support.
- ISL received another perfect score from the food inspectors at Camp St.. IT at the Dibert School went very smoothly, and there is no "un-found" equipment at ISL as per RSD.
- Several ISL staff met with Torry Chapman for the LDOE's annual review of the Type II school.
- ISL has completed the Round 1 of the admission reviews. Our "intent to return forms" have been distributed and ISL-JP has hired three new teachers.
- Mrs. Tennyson, Ms. Deltort, Mr. Keith Barllett, head of Lycee Francais and other leaders of French language immersion schools in New Orleans attended a meeting on Jan. 22nd hosted by Raymond Hinz, the Attache au Cousulat General de France in order to discuss how to attract French language teachers.
- Ms. Tennyson and Ms. Alvarado attended the LADOE Supervison and Principal Collaborative meeting in Thibodaux to review changes to the ESSA concerning changes to the MFP.
- Ms. Tennyson met with neighbors of the Dibert school area to discuss how to be good neighbors.
C.
Finance - Updates
Mr. Drucker wished to thank Emily, her staff, and Mr. Dunn for all of their hard work to prepare for the auditor and getting a clean opinion. The staff continues to work hard to convert to "Quick Books".
D.
Open Public Comment
There was no public comment.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Reed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Reed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. Griffin
Mrs. Griffin made a comment of appreciation to Mr. Drucker for helping with some of the changes to Board on Track.