GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
GEO Academies EBR August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 25, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Location
GEO Academies EBR Administration Building
GEO Prep Academy Sherwood Campus
2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Directors Present
D. Slan, L. Anderson, L. Fontenot, L. Johnson
Directors Absent
D. Dixon, S. Barlow, T. Wade
Guests Present
D. Teasley (remote), K. Teasley (remote), 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 Aug 25, 2022 at 8:39 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes (May 2022; August 2022)
L. Fontenot made a motion to approve the minutes GEO Academies EBR May Board Meeting on 05-26-22.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L. Fontenot made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR - Special Meeting (Facilities) on 08-01-22.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Approval of Board On Track CEO Evaluation Tool
D. Slan made a motion to Approve Board on Track as the CEO Evaluation Tool.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Facility
A.
Discussion on Updates on Current Facility Issues
- Dana Teasley, Business Officer, updated the Board on the closing for the Mid City property.
- Mona Collins, Facility Manager, updated the Board on the classroom expansions at GEO Prep Academy (Sherwood Campus)
- Kevin Teasley, Superintendent, updated the Board on the lease and partnership with Baton Rouge Community College. Board discussed further expansion for summer months.
- Kevin Teasley updated the Board on the lease adjustments for Baker, due to lower enrollment.
IV. Academic
A.
Academic/Opening Updates
Sandra Douglas, Chief Academic Officer, shared with the Board the outstanding LEAP scores from all schools. Board discussed the results and the teacher performance bonuses awarded to staff for this accomplishment.
B.
Approval - 2022-23 Pupil Progression Plans
D. Slan made a motion to Approve the 2022-23 Pupil Progression Plans.
L. Fontenot seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Other Business
A.
Compliance
The Board discussed the new regulations regarding bullying policies, Parent Bill of Rights and curriculum being available on the website for parents.
VI. 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 9:28 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley