GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
GEO Academies EBR May Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
GEO Academies EBR
Administration Building
2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA
Link for Virtual Participation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663222617?pwd=aVk1emd1ejBGWDFOOTJFVVNlajJ3Zz09
Directors Present
D. Dixon, D. Slan, J. Lewis, K. Smith (remote), N. Frank
Directors Absent
D. Williams
Guests Present
D. Teasley, K. Forbes, K. Teasley
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2024
Item tabled due to lack of quorum at start of meeting.
E.
Approve Meeting Minutes - Finance Committee May 2, 2024
F.
Approve Minutes from Work Session 4-20-2024
Item tabled due to lack of quorum at start of meeting.
G.
Approve minutes - Academic Committee February 22, 2024
II. Presentation from School Auditor (Crowe, Inc.)
A.
School Audits
Audit Partner Pete Ugo reviewed the 2023-24 Audits with the Board.
III. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent's Report
Dana Teasley presented the Superintendent's report, noting academic testing wrapping up and planning for the 2024-25 school year.
IV. Discsussion
A.
1st Reading of 2024-25 Budgets
Kelly Forbes, Director of Accounting, presented the draft 2024-25 School Budgets, as reviewed by the Finance Committee, for first review.
B.
Appointment: GEO Academies Holdings
The Board discussed the need for a new appointment to the GEO Academies Holdings Board, and will review candidates for the next meeting.
C.
Board Retreat Follow Up Items
Jada Lewis reported on behalf of the Governance Committee, and noted the Board will work to develop a stronger Board recruitment and onboarding process.
Item tabled due to lack of quorum at start of meeting.