GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
March Board Meeting
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Thursday March 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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Directors Present
D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, N. Roberts, S. Barlow, T. Wade
Directors Absent
D. Dixon, R. McGarner
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 Mar 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Slan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-18-21.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Update
A.
Academic Update
CAO Sandra Douglas and Principal Leadership teams reviewed the academic data from the three schools, focusing on:
- Mid-City has been selected to be featured at the Louisiana DOE Teacher-Leader Summit
- Saturday Academy has started
- Principal Jones reviewed the onboarding process for incoming high school freshmen.
- Dr. Barlow updated the Board on the Fast Forward initiative, and the Board and Principals discussed further.
III. Superintendent Update
A.
Superintendent Update
Superintendent Kevin Teasley reviewed the following items with the Board:
- Strong enrollment and retention numbers for all three schools for 2021-22.
- Growth grant from New School Baton Rouge for possible Baker expansion; will include ability to bring on Principal fellows for training July 1. Timeline for applications is Dec 1.
IV. Financial Update
A.
Review: CARES Funding
School Treasurer Dana Teasley reviewed the CARES funding for all three schools, including expenses to date; Board discussed. Will provide further information on upcoming federal stimulus funding at the next meeting.
V. Other Business
A.
Vote: Governance
D. Slan made a motion to Approve Dana Teasley as Assistant Secretary to the Board.
N. Roberts seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 9:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley