GEO Academies EBR
Minutes
GEO Academies EBR September Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
GEO Academies EBR
Administration Building
2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA
THE GEO ACADEMIES MISSION is to EMPOWER students to ACCELERATE their academic pathways to ADVANCE their social mobility and ACHIEVE their career and life-long goals.
Directors Present
D. Dixon (remote), D. Slan, D. Williams (remote), J. Lewis, N. Frank
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
D. Dixon, D. Williams
Guests Present
C. Ebey, D. Teasley (remote), K. Forbes, K. Pitts (remote), S. Norman
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
III. Academics
A.
Approval of GEO Academies Baton Rouge 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan
Discussion around the PPP was led by Shirlon Norman with questions around the use of high-dosage tutoring.
IV. Operations
A.
Approval of GEO Academies Baton Rouge 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Debra Dixon motioned to approve the handbook with changes.
Changes:
1. Additional language pertaining to the rights of students with disabilities
2. Adjust Superintendent's Letter
3. Add web link for updated Board meeting information
V. Finance
A.
Review GEO Academies Baton Rouge 2023-2024 End of Year Financials
Discussion led by Kelly Forbes and Kathy Pitts that reviewed the close of the 23-24 fiscal year
VI. Executive Session
A.
The board moved into Executive Session at 6:00 pm
During Executive Session, the items discussed were limited to matters pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(10). No final or binding action was taken during Executive Session.
Superintendent Dana Teasley gave the Superintendent's Report, focusing on anticipated enrollment and school start activities.