GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
June Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Location
GEO Prep Mid City 1900 Lobdell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Directors Present
D. Dixon, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, R. McGarner, S. Barlow, T. Wade
Directors Absent
D. Slan, N. Roberts
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 Jun 22, 2021 at 9:36 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
L. Fontenot made a motion to approve the minutes from May Board Meeting on 05-06-21.
R. McGarner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Update
A.
Academic Update
CAO Sandra Douglas shared the Academic Update, noting the following:
- Strong NWEA results across the network
- Strong enrollment anticipated for 2021-22 across the network
T. Wade made a motion to Approve the 2021-22 School Calendars for the K-8s and the High School.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Financial Update
A.
Approval of 2021-22 Budgets
L. Anderson made a motion to Approve the 2021-22 Planning Budgets, as presented by the Business Officer and reviewed and recommended by the Finance Committee.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Other Business
A.
Discussion
Superintendent Kevin Teasley discussed donations that have provided for a playground and for a media center in the high school. The Board also discussed the application for the Baker schools and the support from New Schools Baton Rouge
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 10:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley