International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Location
1400 Camp Street, Cafeteria
The mission of the International School of Louisiana is to provide a challenging education emphasizing language immersion, international awareness, the celebration of diversity and community responsibility.
Trustees Present
C. Rice, F. Smith, G. Ligon, H. Rodgers iv, L. Muetzel, M. Alexander, Y. Zaitseva McCloskey
Trustees Absent
H. Kirk
Guests Present
A. Le, D. Rowland, E. Thomas, I. Staff, K. Cochran, L. Adelman-Cannon, M. Boudreaux, M. Correa, M. Tennyson, S. Chapman
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Rodgers iv called a meeting of the board of trustees of International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 at 6:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Approve minutes
A.
August 2018 Board Meeting Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting on 08-29-18 Board of Trustees Meeting on 08-29-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve October 3 2018 Finance Committee Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 10-03-18 ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 10-03-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve September Strategic Planning Committee Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 09-24-18 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 09-24-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve October Strategic Planning Committee Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 10-15-18 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 10-15-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve October 25 Finance Committee Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 10-25-18 ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 10-25-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve December Finance Committee Minutes
L. Muetzel made a motion to approve minutes from the ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 12-04-18 ISL Finance Committee Meeting on 12-04-18.
C. Rice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Action Items
A.
Updated Internet Safety Policy
L. Muetzel made a motion to Update Internet Safety Policy.
Y. Zaitseva McCloskey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
No public comment.
B.
Updated Employee Non-Discrimination Policy
F. Smith made a motion to Update Employee Non-Discrimination Policy.
L. Muetzel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
No public comment
C.
Nomination of New Board Member
M. Alexander made a motion to Add Max Correa to the Board of ISL.
F. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Head of School Report
A.
HOS Report
- Current Enrollment is 1,398
- Academic leadership analyzed student achievement data and developed targeted plans that can be implemented immediately to address areas of growth in social studies and science according to the LEAP data
- ISL 8(g) grant was approved - $12,565 was allocated to pay for science supplies for grades 3-5
- Family engagement events were held at all 3 campuses with Head of Schools and Principals discussing topics of interest to the families
- 214 employees completed state-required annual ethics training.
- 9 staff vacancies
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The Board of ISL would like to recognize and thank Mrs. Chantell Reed, Mrs. Brenda Montgomery for their 6 years of service to the community of New Orleans.
F. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Rodgers iv 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 7:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
F. Smith