GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 6, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Location
2311 Sherwood Forest Dr. (Next Generation High School)
Directors Present
L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, M. Davis, N. Roberts, R. McGarner, T. Wade
Directors Absent
D. Dixon, D. Slan
Guests Present
D. Teasley, K. 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 Oct 6, 2020 at 8:30 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
L. Fontenot made a motion to approve the minutes from July Board Meeting on 07-14-20.
N. Roberts seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. 2020-21 School Updates
A.
Re-Opening Update
Chief Academic Officer Sandra Douglas informed the Board on re-opening issues, and noted the impact of COVID-19, and parent support. The Board discussed in detail.
B.
Pre-School Proposal
The Board discussed a proposal by Greater Bridge Academy to possibly provide space for their Pre-K program in the upcoming school year. Will continue to discuss.
III. 2020-21 Final Budget Approvals
A.
GEO Prep Academy
L. Fontenot made a motion to Approve the 2020-21 Final Budget.
R. McGarner seconded the motion.
The Board reviewed the revised Final budget in detail, with new member Melvin Davis having additional questions that will be referred to the Finance Committee.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
GEO Prep Mid City
T. Wade made a motion to Approve the 2020-21 Final Budget.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The Board discussed prior to approval.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
GEO Next Generation High School
L. Fontenot made a motion to Approve the 2020-21 Final Budget.
T. Wade seconded the motion.
The Board discussed prior to approval.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Audit Questionnaire Approvals
R. McGarner made a motion to Approve the 2019-20 Audit Questionnaire Approvals.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Public Comment
A.
Discussion
A parent offered public comment, supporting the school's efforts during COVID.
Board member Levar Anderson noted his daughter had joined GEO Prep Academy and was doing well.
Board member Levar Anderson noted his daughter had joined GEO Prep Academy and was doing well.
V. 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 9:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley