The Emerge School for Autism
Minutes
August 2020 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Location
ESA Board Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
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Wed, Aug 19, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
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Directors Present
D. Whittle, E. Jones-Morgan (remote), J. Jones (remote), J. Perrault (remote), M. Miller (remote), R. Pettit (remote), S. Waguespack (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
L. Bozard, Stacie Landry
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Perrault called a meeting of the board of directors of The Emerge School for Autism to order on Wednesday Aug 19, 2020 at 12:03 PM.
C.
Public Comment on minutes
No comments
D.
Approve Minutes
S. Waguespack made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-17-20.
R. Pettit seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
D. Whittle made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting- July 2020 on 07-21-20.
E. Jones-Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Budget Update
- Presentation of the FY21 Financial Report by Stacie L with 4th Sector Solutions.
III. Planning Ahead
A.
School Principal
- Update from Leigh Bozard regarding the search for a new school principal due to her departure in Fall 2020.
- Linda Swanson Brown was presented as the chosen successor to lead the school. The candidate will be offered the same compensation and benefits package as predecessor.
The board moved into Executive Session at 12:17 pm to discuss a personnel matter.
The board moved out of Executive Session at 12:25 pm.
R. Pettit made a motion to accept the recommendation of Leigh Bozard and Deanna Whittle to present a final offer to candidate for the principal position.
M. Miller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Growth Campaign Update
IV. Closing Items
A.
Discuss
B.
Public Comment
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Perrault