GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
GEO Academies EBR Work Session
Date and Time
Saturday April 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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, K. Smith, N. Frank
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Teasley, K. Forbes, K. Teasley
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Lewis called a meeting to order on Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM.
II. Discussion - Work Session
A.
Introductions/Purpose - LAPCS
B.
Financial Presentation
Dana Teasley, Business Manager, introduced Louisiana financial staff to the Board and provided an overview of organizational structure and finances.
C.
Annual Ethics Training
The Board participated in Annual Ethics Training, presented by Melissa Carollo.
D.
Type 2 Authorizer Role - LDOE (working lunch)
Christina Woods, Louisiana Department of Education, gave a presentation on the role of BESE as the Type 2 Authorizer.
E.
Board Best Practices for Compliance and Sustainability - LAPCS
Melissa Carollo gave a presentation on Board Best Practices.
III. 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 4:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley
Melissa Carollo, Finance and Operations Director for the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools introduced the work session and agenda.