Committee Chair Debra Dixon presented the report of the Academic Committee meeting from January 15, 2020, noting the Committee focused on NWEA data, and attendance rates for in-person vs. virtual students.  The Board further discussed at length the data and information presented by CAO Sandra Douglas and her Principal leadership from all three schools.

Superintendent Kevin Teasley led the Board in a discussion about the Louisiana Fast Forward Grant initiative and the schools' potential role, as well as a generous grant from a donor for the schools for a computer network as well as playground equipment.

Committee Chair LeVar Anderson updated the Board on the Finance Committee Meeting from January 27th, where the Committee met with the auditors from the audit firm, and reviewed the Audit reports from all three schools with them.  He noted there were no material findings and the reports and financials were in strong shape for all three schools.

Business Manager Dana Teasley updated the Board on the progress of their request regarding restructuring and consolidating the schools into one business unit, in accordance with the current structure of the charters.

Kevin Teasley further updated the Board on the status of a possible new charter application for 2022.