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Minutes

December Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 10, 2020 at 8:30 AM

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Topic: GEO Academies EBR Board Meeting
Time: Dec 10, 2020 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present

D. Dixon, D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, M. Davis, N. Roberts, R. McGarner

Directors Absent

T. Wade

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 Thursday Dec 10, 2020 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Dixon made a motion to approve the minutes from October Board Meeting on 10-06-20.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. 2020-21 School Updates

A.

Academic Update

Debra Dixon noted the Academic Committee met, and asked Sandra Douglas and Shirlon Clay to present on behalf of the committee.  Ms. Douglas and Ms. Clay presented on the following topics for all three schools:
  • Academic Achievement Data (NWEA)
  • Enrollment and Attendance Data (including data by virtual and in-person)
  • Progress monitoring frameworks
  • Ongoing Professional Development (including Dr. Fonteneau)
The Board discussed additional areas in depth, including
  • attendance issues as related to promotion
  • bonuses provided to teachers and staff, noting schools were one of only two area organizations able to provide bonuses in this year

B.

Introduce New High School Principal

Ms. Douglas and Mr. Teasley welcomed Christina Jones as the new principal of GEO Next Generation High School.

III. 2020-21 Finance Committee Update

A.

Update

Mr. Davis presented the report on behalf of the Finance Committee, noting the Committee discussed the current financial status of the schools and that they are in good positions.  He also noted that the Committee has recommended that future versions of financial statements include the fund balance. 

IV. Public Comment

A.

Comment

There was no public comment.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

D. Dixon made a motion to Adjourn.
D. Slan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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
Documents used during the meeting
  • GEO Prep Oct 2020-21 Bal Sheet.pdf
  • GEO Prep Oct 2020-21 Inc Stmt.pdf
  • MC Oct 2020-21 Bal Sheet.pdf
  • MC Oct 2020-21 Inc Stmt.pdf
  • NGBR Oct 2020-21 Bal Sheet.pdf
  • NGBR Oct 2020-21 Inc Stmt.pdf