GEO Academies EBR

Minutes

GEO BR Board Retreat

Date and Time

Monday July 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Location

2121 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.

Directors Present

B. Lilly, D. Dixon, D. Slan, J. Lewis, J. Miller, L. Triggs, N. Frank

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Ebey, D. Henry, D. Teasley, K. Teasley, S. Norman

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Lilly called a meeting of the board of directors of GEO Academies EBR to order on Monday Jul 20, 2026 at 11:36 AM.

II. Principal Intros

A.

Principal Introductions

Principals introduce themselves to the board and share out their proud moments and points of excitement for the upcoming school year.

III. Presentation

A.

Role of the Board/Ethics Training

Presentation by Dana Henry on Board Roles and Ethics training.

IV. Board Member Expectations

A.

Expectations

Discussion led by Bruce Lilly regarding GEO Academies-Baton Rouge Board Member Expectations.

V. Planning

A.

Goals and Priorities

Presentation from Dana Teasley regarding 26-27 goals and priorities.

B.

5-year Vision

Presentation from K. Teasley regarding 5-year vision/strategy.

VI. Governance

A.

Discussion

Discussion regarding Board actions to provide support to GEO Academies, standing agenda items, board committee structures, dashboards, etc. 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Closing Discussion

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Ebey