International School of Louisiana Board of Trustees
Minutes
April 2024 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 17, 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, S. Barthelemy, V. Cuiellette
Trustees Absent
A. Givens, Q. Jackson
Guests Present
Courtney Cola, R. Allen, S. Chapman
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Attendance
II. Minutes
A.
Approve February 2024 Board Minutes
R. Brazzini made a motion to approve the minutes from February 2024 Board Meeting on 02-21-24.
N. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve February 2024 Finance Committee Minutes
S. Barthelemy made a motion to approve the minutes from April 2024 Finance Committee Meeting on 04-17-24.
N. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Policy Updates
A.
Differentiated Compensation Stipend Plan
R. Brazzini made a motion to Approve the proposed Differentiated Compensation Stipend Plan for the 24-25 school year.
A. Hebert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Facilities
A.
Resolution Authorizing and Approving Purchase of Land and Improvements
N. Dixon made a motion to adopt the Resolution Authorizing and Approving Purchase of Land and Improvements.
R. Brazzini seconded the motion.
Ms. Tennyson presented a Resolution that authorizes her to enter into a purchase agreement for the school facility located at 2518 Arts Street, New Orleans. A draft purchase agreement was shared with the Board. Four parents of ISL students offered comments and questions during the public comment period. Trustees asked questions for clarification. Ms. Tennyson spoke about the Resolution and this step in the process of purchasing a facility.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Cuiellette |
Aye
|
| R. Brazzini |
Aye
|
| Q. Jackson |
Absent
|
| N. Dixon |
Aye
|
| A. Givens |
Absent
|
| S. Barthelemy |
Aye
|
| A. Hebert |
Aye
|
V. Other Items
A.
Head of School's Report
B.
Nomination of New Trustee
R. Brazzini made a motion to elect Courtney Cola to the Board of Trustees.
A. Hebert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 6:50 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Chapman
Documents used during the meeting
- 24-25 Differentiated Compensation Plan.pdf
- Purchase Resolution 1 wo cert.docx.pdf
- Purchase Agreement 3 we.pdf
Ms. Tennyson presented a report of recent activities at the school.