GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
GEO Academies EBR Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location
GEO Academies EBR
Administration Building
2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Directors Present
D. Dixon, D. Slan, D. Williams, J. Lewis, N. Frank, T. Wade
Directors Absent
K. Smith
Guests Present
D. Teasley, K. Teasley, M. Grand, S. Norman
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
D.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2023
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
E.
Approve Board Minutes - December 8, 2023
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
F.
Approve Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2023
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
II. Discussion Items
A.
Update on Meeting with Dr. Cade Brumley
B.
Board Retreat
The Board discussed the need for a Board retreat, providing numerous topics for inclusion. Jada Lewis, Daisy Slan, and Derrick Williams volunteered to serve on a Retreat Planning Committee and will plan and draft an agenda, and coordinate with all stakeholders (i.e., Louisiana Department of Education, LAPCS, and GEO Foundation).
III. Action Items
A.
Board Committee Selections
Board members set the following committees via consensus:
Governance: Jada Lewis, Kristen Smith
Academic: Daisy Slan, Debra Dixon, Shirlon Norman
Finance: Norma Frank, Derrick Williams, Dana Teasley
Board Counsel reminded Board members that all committee meetings are subject to Open Meeting requirements.
B.
BRCC Invoice - Fall 2023 Tuition Dual Enrollment Students
IV. Executive Session
A.
Enter into Executive Session
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Slan |
Aye
|
| T. Wade |
Aye
|
| D. Dixon |
Aye
|
| K. Smith |
Absent
|
| D. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| N. Frank |
Aye
|
During Executive Session, the matters discussed were limited to discussion with Board Counsel pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(4). No final or binding action was taken during Executive Session.
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Dixon |
Aye
|
| T. Wade |
Aye
|
| D. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| N. Frank |
Aye
|
| D. Slan |
Aye
|
| K. Smith |
Absent
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Chair Tamiara Wade called for Public Comment; none was offered.
At the request of the Chair, Board Counsel Melissa Grand shared an update on a meeting State Superintendent Cade Brumley held with Tamiara Wade, Melissa Grand, Kevin Teasley and Dana Teasley, noting the focus was on solutions and working together.