International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM
Trustees Present
B. Griffin, B. Richard-Montgomery, D. Drucker, D. Wilson, J. Wettermark, M. Lappa, M. Pedalino
Trustees Absent
C. Reed, D. Bordson-Bozzo, V. Diaz
Guests Present
Adiera Berger, Ana Espiritu, Ann Winchell, Aviva Le, Chislaine Carney, Emily Thomas, Jennifer Himel, M. Tennyson, Melanie Tennyson, Melissa Boudreaux, Rosa Alvarado, S. Chapman, Susan 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 Sep 24, 2014 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Drucker made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-27-14 Board Meeting on 08-27-14.
J. Wettermark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acceptance of the Committee Reports
D. Drucker made a motion to approve minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting on 09-23-14 Finance Committee Meeting on 09-23-14.
J. Wettermark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Drucker made a motion to approve minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting on 09-23-14 Finance Committee Meeting on 09-23-14.
J. Wettermark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Board President's Comments
The Board President made no comments.
II. Other Business
A.
Open Public Comment
There was no public comment.
B.
Q & A With Head of School
Mrs. Tennyson said that smoke alarm procedures were followed in response to a restroom fire at the Bunche campus on 9/10/13. ANet testing trial at Camp St. (Common Core standards or benchmark testing) for the Achievement Network went smoothly. Faculty artist, Mario Padilla, collaborated with Bunche School to produce a sculpture of a pelican to be placed on the Bunche campus. This project was in partnership with Young Aspirations/Young Artists (YAYA). Refrigerator Art Auction and Gala had cash sponsorships of $13,050. Finance Dir., Tracy Shields, completed July financial reports. Annual Financial Reports for Type 1 and Type 2 schools will be submitted by 9/30/14. New temporary worker was added to assist with day-to-day operations. Mrs. Tennyson met with Jefferson Parish staff concerning charter agreement renewals and financial issues. An allocation of $81,809 of Title I funds is to be used for J.P. technology. Camille Turk began working with ISL staff on the RQS business plan.
C.
Open Public Comment
There was no public comment.
III. Employee/Personnel Matter
A.
Executive Session - Empolyee/Personnel Matter
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an employee/personnel matter.
J. Wettermark seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Richard-Montgomery made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Trustees at 6:55pm.
M. Lappa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 6:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. Griffin