Redesign Schools Louisiana
Minutes
Celerity Schools Lousiana Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday July 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Location
7384 John LeBlanc Blvd, Sorrento, LA
Directors Present
A. McGaha, G. Pope, J. Slocum
Directors Absent
A. Timberlake, J. Rosenbach, V. Lackar
Guests Present
A. Beck, A. Johnson, Brooke Vigueri, C. Knotts, D. Fletcher, I. Divinity, J. Sims, K. Maggiore, M. Landry, M. McNamara, M. Thompson, R. Jackson, R. Nichols, T. Rivera
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Beck called a meeting of the board of directors of Redesign Schools Louisiana to order on Saturday Jul 28, 2018 at 10:10 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
G. Pope made a motion to Approve the agenda for 7/28/2018.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
D.
Motion to approve the minutes from the March 28, 2018 Board Meeting
G. Pope made a motion to approve minutes from the March 28, 2012.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
E.
Motion to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2018 Board Meeting
G. Pope made a motion to approve minutes from the May 2018 Board Meeting.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
II. COMMUNICATION
A.
Public comment on agenda items
No comment on agenda items
B.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
No public comment on non-agenda items
III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR RECEIPT/INFORMATION
A.
Principal's report on education: instructional, operational, and updates on current events
At this time Ms. Sims, Principal, Celerity Crestworth briefed the Board on academics and Curriculum- report was provided in writing Crestworth and Lanier will be C schools and Dalton is keeping their score of a D,
Ms. Beck, Superintendent briefed the Board on the definitions of the test scores and Celerity's goal is 80 (mastery and above) a brief discussion ensured regarding progress and academics.
Ms. Sims resumed the Principal's report and explained that Social Studies is the focus; they feel that this is the piece that will push them over to the B and C school letter grade.
Ms. Johnson, Principal, Celerity Lanier briefed the Board on operations and Lanier will be opening by this August 2nd to begin classes and get students in the building.
Ms. Landry, Principal, Celerity Dalton briefed the Board on current events: Meet and Greet and First day of School
Mr. Fletcher, Director of Chess briefed the Board on the Chess program and the goal to have students compete at tournament style level.
Mr. Reginald Jackson, Director of Performing Arts briefed the board on the Performing Arts program.
Ms. Beck, Superintendent briefed the Board on the definitions of the test scores and Celerity's goal is 80 (mastery and above) a brief discussion ensured regarding progress and academics.
Ms. Sims resumed the Principal's report and explained that Social Studies is the focus; they feel that this is the piece that will push them over to the B and C school letter grade.
Ms. Johnson, Principal, Celerity Lanier briefed the Board on operations and Lanier will be opening by this August 2nd to begin classes and get students in the building.
Ms. Landry, Principal, Celerity Dalton briefed the Board on current events: Meet and Greet and First day of School
Mr. Fletcher, Director of Chess briefed the Board on the Chess program and the goal to have students compete at tournament style level.
Mr. Reginald Jackson, Director of Performing Arts briefed the board on the Performing Arts program.
B.
Superintendent's report on district wide operations
At this time Ms. Beck, Superintendent briefed the board on operations and academics district-wide report provided in writing. Main goal is to move kids forward academically; reports with results on state scores were reviewed with the board. Our schools outperformed the district and State in all of the subgroups.
Ms. Beck continued briefing the Board on the Leap scores 2018- Celerity Dalton was discussed and big plans are in process to ensure that the schools continue to perform and meet the district-wide goal.
The renewal process for the school is 3 indicators and they're very transparent and should happen around December with the BESE Board.
Enrollment was also discussed with the Board for 2018-2019
Ms. Beck continued briefing the Board on the Leap scores 2018- Celerity Dalton was discussed and big plans are in process to ensure that the schools continue to perform and meet the district-wide goal.
The renewal process for the school is 3 indicators and they're very transparent and should happen around December with the BESE Board.
Enrollment was also discussed with the Board for 2018-2019
C.
Discussion of Contracts associated with the operation of the schools within the CSL network 18-19 SY
At this time Craig Knotts briefed the Board on the Contracts for 2018-2019: First Student bus company, VeraPro- technology and maintenance, Celerity Louisiana Group
At this time Genevieve Pope, Board Chair briefed the Board about the Celerity Louisiana Group contract and the need for a revision so that it reflects what the schools are actually doing.
At this time Genevieve Pope, Board Chair briefed the Board about the Celerity Louisiana Group contract and the need for a revision so that it reflects what the schools are actually doing.
IV. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR ACTION
A.
Motion to approve Brooke Viguerie as a new CSL Board Member
G. Pope made a motion to approve the nomination of Brooke Viguerie as Board Member.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
B.
Motion to approve the resignation of Chau Hoang as CSL Board Member
J. Slocum made a motion to approve the resignation of Ms. Hoang.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
C.
Motion to approve the CSL Fiscal Policies
J. Slocum made a motion to approve the fiscal policy with the update.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
D.
Motion to approve the transfer of CSL Pacific Western Bank Accounts to Louisiana Chase Branch
G. Pope made a motion to approve the changing of banks.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
E.
Motion to approve CSL unaudited financials through March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018
At this time, Ivionne Divinity briefed the Board on the unaudited financials, provided in writing.
J. Slocum made a motion to approve the unaudited financials through June 30, 2018.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
F.
Motion to approve the 2018-2019 Budgets for all CSL Entities
At this time, Ivionne Divinity briefed the Board on the 2018-2019 Budgets
G. Pope made a motion to approve 2018-2019 Budgets for all CSL entities.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
G.
Motion to approve the CSL Auditors for 2018-2022
At this time, Craig Knotts briefed the Board on the Auditors and we are willing to work with the local auditor for 1 year and revisit the contract the following year
A. McGaha made a motion to approve the local auditor contract.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
H.
Motion to approve the removal of all names on the Capital One Bank Accounts
J. Slocum made a motion to remove all names from the Capital One Bank accounts- state requires that the Principal and one other staff member be on the bank accounts.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
I.
Motion to close the Capital One Bank Accounts for Celerity Woodmere
J. Slocum made a motion to to close the Capital One Bank Accounts for Celerity Woodmere.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
J.
Motion to add the following staff to the respective existing school bank accounts
J. Slocum made a motion to approve the adding the names of Angela Beck and Ashely Eason to the bank accounts.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
K.
Authorization to file the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application
G. Pope made a motion to to approve Angela Beck as the official representative of the Applicant/Grantee/Grantee to act in connection with the application, sign all understandings and assurances contained therein, and to provide such additional information as may be required.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
L.
Motion to approve performance incentives for CSL employees
At this time a discussion ensued with regards to the grant TSLP. Two options were proposed retention bonuses and performance incentives.
G. Pope made a motion to to table this agenda item.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A.
2018-2019 CSL Student/Parent Handbook
B.
Adoption of School Policies
C.
Title I plans for 2018-2019
D.
Pupil Progression Plans for 2018-2019
Motion to approve the consent agenda items:
2nd Genevieve Pope
All voted in favor
- 2018-2019 Student Parent Handbooks
- Adoption of school policy
- Title 1 plans
- Pupil progression plan
2nd Genevieve Pope
All voted in favor
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
Motion to move into Executive Session
G. Pope made a motion to move into Executive Session.
J. Slocum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
B.
19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge State of Louisiana
There was no action
C.
Potential Litigation
For information, there was no action taken.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
G. Pope made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Slocum |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| V. Lackar |
Absent
|
| A. Timberlake |
Absent
|
| J. Rosenbach |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rivera