International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
December 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
The International School of Louisiana’s Board of Trustees will hold a meeting via electronic means due
to a declared state of emergency or disaster within our geographic area.
to a declared state of emergency or disaster within our geographic area.
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
G. Ligon (remote), J. Brown-Russell (remote), S. Barthelemy (remote), V. Cuiellette (remote)
Trustees Absent
S. Stickney Murphy
Guests Present
S. Chapman
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Ligon called a meeting of the board of trustees of International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 at 6:10 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Head of School Report
A.
HOS Report
B.
The Head of School's Report was moved to the top of the agenda to allow extra time for any remaining Trustees to arrive.
III. Approve Minutes
A.
July 17 2020 Board Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees Meeting on 07-17-20.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
July 30 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees Meeting on 07-30-20.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
11-4-2020 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from October 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting on 11-04-20.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
January 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees Meeting on 01-27-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
3-10-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board of Trustees Meeting on 03-10-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
3-18-21 Strategic Planning Committee Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from March Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 03-18-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
3-24-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from March 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting on 03-24-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
4-22-21 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from April Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 04-22-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
4-28-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from April 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting on 04-28-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
5-20-21 Strategic Planning Committee Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from May 2021 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on 05-20-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
5-26-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from May 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting on 05-26-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
6-26-21 Board Retreat Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from 2021 Annual Retreat on 06-26-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
9-22-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting on 09-22-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N.
10-27-21 Board Meeting Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Trustees Meeting on 10-27-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
O.
11-18-21 Finance Committee Minutes
J. Brown-Russell made a motion to approve the minutes from November 2021 Finance Committee Meeting on 11-18-21.
V. Cuiellette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Action Items
A.
Approval of Cash Management and Investments Policy
G. Ligon made a motion to Approve proposed Cash Management and Investments Policy.
J. Brown-Russell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Nomination of Rossana Brazzini to the Board of Trustees
G. Ligon made a motion to appoint Rossana Brazzini to the Board of Trustees.
S. Barthelemy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Chapman
Ms. Tennyson discussed data regarding decreasing numbers of K-12 students citywide and nationally, special events at the campuses, staff professional development, simulated SPS scores, fundraising, student COVID vaccinations, repairs at the Westbank campus, family engagement events, and admissions.