GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
July Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Location
To accommodate social distancing protocols at this time, this meeting will be hosted on a virtual platform:
Topic: GEO Academies EBR Board Meeting
Time: Jul 14, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Time: Jul 14, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
D. Dixon, D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, N. Roberts, T. Wade
Directors Absent
R. McGarner
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Teasley
Non Voting Members Present
K. Teasley
Guests Present
D. Teasley, S. Douglas
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of GEO Academies EBR to order on Tuesday Jul 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
Motion to Approve the Agenda, amending "Other Business" to include the nomination of Melvin Davis to the Board, put forth by Linda Johnson, second by Daisy Slan. Motion Carried.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Slan made a motion to approve the minutes from June Board Meeting on 06-04-20.
T. Wade seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Recognition of GEO Next Generation BRCC Students
A.
Discussion
Kevin Teasley introduced students from GEO Next Generation High School who are currently taking classes at Baton Rouge Community College, and the Board had the opportunity to talk with them about their experiences.
III. 2020-21 School Updates
A.
Reopening Plans
Chief Academic Officer Sandra Douglas shared with the Board the Re-Opening Plans, and the Board discussed in detail. The Board and Ms. Douglas answered numerous questions from parents who attended the meeting. Questions included concerns regarding special education, and safety protocols.
D. Slan made a motion to Approve the plans as presented, with the ability to amend as needed given to the CAO and Superintendent.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Other Business
A.
Nomination of Melvin Davis to the Board
D. Slan made a motion to Nominated Melvin Davis to the Board of Directors of GEO Academies EBR.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
The Board discussed the progress of the new high school building.
V. Public Comment
A.
Discussion
There was no comment in this section, as parent concerns were addressed during the Re-Entry portion of the meeting.
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 10:50 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley
Documents used during the meeting
- GEO Academies Reopening Plan.pdf
- GBR 7-13 Copy of Brick & Mortar_Distance Learning Teacher Expectations.pdf