GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
January Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 13, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Location
VIA ZOOM
Topic: GEO Academies EBR January Board Meeting
Time: Jan 13, 2022 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Time: Jan 13, 2022 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
D. Dixon, D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, R. McGarner, S. Barlow
Directors Absent
T. Wade
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 Jan 13, 2022 at 8:30 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Slan made a motion to approve the minutes from December Board Meeting on 12-15-21.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Review
A.
Academic Review
- Chief Academic Officer Sandra Douglas and Deputy Chief Academic Officer Shirlon Clay presented the Winter NWEA results for all schools. The Board discussed, with a focus on the Acceleration Strategies for students (including, but not limited to, additional after school tutoring with transportation, additional support for teachers)
- The Board noted the High School Band traveling to Houston, TX to participate in an MLK parade.
- Board Chair Linda Johnson updated the board on the Baker application and the upcoming BESE vote; the Board discussed in more detail.
- The Board discussed the calendar dates for the rest of the year.
- High School Principal Brandon Fontenot and Board member Sarah Barlow discussed the effective student supports at Baton Rouge Community College.
- Linda Johnson noted the next meeting will include a a review of the recently completed school financial audits with the auditors.
III. Closing Items
A.
Other Items
- There was no public comment.
- There was no new business.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley