GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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Directors Present
D. Dixon, D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, R. McGarner, S. Barlow, T. Wade
Directors Absent
None
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 Wednesday Oct 13, 2021 at 8:40 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Slan made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Meeting on 09-15-21.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Review
A.
Academic Review
- GEO Next Gen Principal Mr. Fontenot gave an update on the progress at the high school, noting the high enrollment and college course enrollment.
- GEO Prep Principals Ms. Stephenson and Ms. Carter gave an update on GEO Prep, noting the growth in sports and the 8th grade algebra program.
- GEO Prep Mid City Assistant Principal Ms. Hamilton gave an update on GEO Prep Mid City, noting the growth in sports and success with remediation programs.
The Board discussed the growing need for a COVID vaccination and/or testing policy for staff and students, and, after lengthy discussion, requested a draft of a policy for review and approval at the next meeting that would encompass the following:
- Mandatory weekly testing for all staff, with exemptions for vaccination
- Mandatory weekly testing for all students in extracurricular activities, with exemptions for vaccination
- Possible need for alignment with BRCC policies
III. Financial Review
A.
Approval - 2021-22 Final Budgets
D. Slan made a motion to Approve the 2021-22 Final Budgets for all three schools.
S. Barlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Linda Johnson updated the Board on the status of the Baker application to BESE.
IV. 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