International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
February 2024 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
1400 Camp Street, Cafeteria, New Orleans, LA
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
A. Hebert, N. Dixon, R. Brazzini (remote), S. Barthelemy, V. Cuiellette
Trustees Absent
A. Givens, Q. Jackson
Guests Present
S. Chapman
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Barthelemy called a meeting of the board of trustees of International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Record Board Attendance
II. Minutes
A.
Approve December 2023 Board Minutes
N. Dixon made a motion to approve the minutes from December 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting on 12-06-23.
A. Hebert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve December 2023 Finance Committee Minutes
A. Hebert made a motion to approve the minutes from December 2023 Finance Committee Meeting on 12-06-23.
N. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Policy Updates
A.
Lactation Accommodation Policy
N. Dixon made a motion to adopt a policy codifying ISL's lactation accommodation policy and procedures.
A. Hebert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Facilities
A.
Proposed Authorization for Facility Purchase
N. Dixon made a motion to authorize the Head of School to proceed with negotiations to purchase the former Encore Academy facility at 2518 Arts Street.
A. Hebert seconded the motion.
Several public comments were offered by parents of ISL students; the Board asked questions for clarification. Ms. Tennyson responded to concerns and gave an overview of the negotiation and purchase process.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Cuiellette |
Aye
|
| N. Dixon |
Aye
|
| R. Brazzini |
Abstain
|
| Q. Jackson |
Absent
|
| A. Givens |
Absent
|
| S. Barthelemy |
Aye
|
| A. Hebert |
Aye
|
V. Other Items
A.
Head of School's Report
VI. 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 7:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Chapman
Documents used during the meeting
- ISL Lactation Accommodation Policy.pdf
Ms. Tennyson provided a report on recent school activities.