CAO Sandra Douglas introduced the Academic Update, noting Mid-City to be highlighted at the Dept of Ed Teacher Leader Summit.

• Principals Stephenson and Carter presented enrollment and testing updates for GEO Prep Academy.
• Principal Kelly presented enrollment and testing updates for GEO Prep Mid City.
• Principal Jones presented enrollment and college updates for GEO Next Gen High School.
• The Academic Committee noted they had reviewed the health and sex education programming presented by Family Road, as approved by the Louisiana Department of Ed, and approved of it's implementation in the three schools.  After discussion, motion to accept the Academic Committee's recommendation put forth by Daisy Slan, second by Linda Fonteneau.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
• Board chair Linda Johnson designated a High School committee to be chaired by Sarah Barlow.  Members to be Nancy Roberts, Tamira Wade, Robert McGarner, Daisy Slan, Linda Fonteneau, and staff member Trayvonia Duhe.

In the Superintendent update, CEO of New Schools Baton Rouge Chris Meyer and Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships Kara Maggiore discussed with the Board the opportunities for expansion into Baker, as well as NSBR's potential support.  Board discussed at length, specifically noting timeline, capacity issues, and staffing implications.

Finance Committee Chair Levar Anderson presented the Finance Committee report, noting that all three schools were in solid financial shape at the end of the third financial quarter.  Business Officer Dana Teasley reviewed the 3rd quarter financials statements, as well as providing an overview of incoming Federal Funds, timing, and implications on future budgets.