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GEO Academies EBR June Board Meeting

GEO Academies EBR Will conduct its Board Meeting in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17.2.

Date and Time

Thursday June 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location

In Person:

GEO Academies EBR

Administration Building

2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.

Baton Rouge, LA  70815

 

Electronic Participation:

 

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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, M. Grand

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of GEO Academies EBR to order on Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

D. Williams made a motion to Approve the Agenda, with the Amendment to add discussion item: "Role of Board Oversight".
N. Frank seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Academic Committee - Feb 22, 2024

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR - Academic Committee Meeting on 02-22-24.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board Meeting - March 21, 2024

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR Board Meeting on 03-21-24.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Work Session April 20, 2024

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR Work Session on 04-20-24.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Finance Committee Meeting May 2, 2024

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR Finance Committee Meeting on 05-02-24.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Budget Committee Meeting - June 5, 2024

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Academies EBR Board Meeting on 06-05-24.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent's Report

A.

Superintendent's Report

Dana Teasley delivered the Superintendent's Report, highlighting summer plans and preparation for 2024-25 opening.

IV. Board Action Items

A.

Re-appointment of Debra Dixon to GEO Academies EBR Board

D. Williams made a motion to Re-appoint Debra Dixon to the Board for another term.
N. Frank seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Appointment to Holdings Company - Kirk Moore

D. Williams made a motion to Appoint Kirk Moore to the GEO Academies Louisiana Holdings Company Board.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

2024-25 Planning Budgets Approval

N. Frank made a motion to Approve the 2024-25 Planning Budgets as presented.
D. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

2024-25 School Calendar

D. Williams made a motion to Approve the 2024-25 School Calendar as presented.
K. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

2024-25 Board Meetings

D. Williams made a motion to Approve the 2024-25 Board Meeting calendar as presented on the Agenda, with a change in time from noon to 5 p.m.
D. Dixon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Role of Board in Oversight

A.

Role of Board in Oversight Responsibilities

The Board discussed the role of the Board in overseeing the Model Partner, GEO Foundation, and discussed next steps for review.

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 1:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley