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GEO Academies EBR - Special Meeting (Facilities)

Date and Time

Monday March 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM

Location

GEO Prep Academy

Administration Building

2311 N Sherwood Forest Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

 

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Topic: GEO Academies EBR - Special Meeting (facilities)
Time: Mar 14, 2022 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Directors Present

D. Dixon, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson, R. McGarner, T. Wade

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

D. Teasley, K. Teasley

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 Monday Mar 14, 2022 at 8:38 AM.

II. Facilities Discussion

A.

GEO Prep Baker - Lease Review and Approval

L. Fontenot made a motion to Give Linda Johnson, Board Chair, authority to finish lease agreement negotiations, and execute the final agreement, in accordance with current terms discussed and approved by the Board.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.

Board discussed lease rates, enrollment at Baker.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

GEO Prep Mid City - Purchase Agreement Review and Approval

L. Fontenot made a motion to Give Linda Johnson, Board Chair, authority to finish purchase agreement negotiations, and execute the final agreement, in accordance with current terms discussed and approved by the Board.
R. McGarner seconded the motion.

Board discussed current costs, anticipated savings, and alternatives.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Other Business

A.

Other Business

The Board discussed

  • The "mask-optional" requirement for staff and students.
  • Requirements for in-person vs. remote Board meetings.
  • Need for "school zone" signage in front of the Sherwood Forrest properties.

B.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

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 9:19 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley