Redesign Schools Louisiana
Minutes
ReDesign Schools Louisiana Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 30, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Location
Teleconference
https://zoom.us/j/91120289454?pwd=ZXNOWURLVXZZTWwzbWwyOFhqdUUrUT09
Directors Present
A. McGaha (remote), G. Pope (remote), N. Gillam (remote), P. Baldwin (remote)
Directors Absent
R. Orso
Guests Present
A. Beck (remote), C. Knotts (remote), Kathryn Rice (remote), Melissa Grand (remote), Rayquel Nichols (remote), T. Rivera (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Pope called a meeting of the board of directors of Redesign Schools Louisiana to order on Thursday Jul 30, 2020 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. COMMUNICATION
A.
Public comment on agenda items
B.
Public comment on non-agenda items
No public comment non non-agenda items
C.
Motion to approve the minutes from the 7/13/2020 Board Meeting
A. McGaha made a motion to approve the minutes from ReDesign Schools Louisiana Regular Board Meeting on 07-13-20.
P. Baldwin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR RECEIPT/INFORMATION
A.
Principals' report on education: instructional, operational, and updates on current events
At this time, Ms. Sims Principal at Glen Oaks Middle briefed the board on the following:
1. 241 current enrollment
2. Virtual Summer PD
3. Comprehensive meal pick-up for students
4. Extensive training on the different virtual platforms
Ms. Johnson, Principal at Lanier briefed the board on the following:
1. Student material curbside pick-up (computers, books etc.)
2. Enrollment 267
Ms. Faulk, Principal at Dalton Elementary
1. Enrollment 248
2. PD is going really well
3. Teachers contacting their students to review expectations for virtual learning
At this time, G. Pope asked about what the feedback from families is. Ms. Johnson explained that extending the virtual learning until September has eased a lot of the anxiety. Ms. Faulk briefed the board that her families were excited that their kids would have a structured day from 8am-3pm. Ms. Sims also agreed with those sentiments.
1. 241 current enrollment
2. Virtual Summer PD
3. Comprehensive meal pick-up for students
4. Extensive training on the different virtual platforms
Ms. Johnson, Principal at Lanier briefed the board on the following:
1. Student material curbside pick-up (computers, books etc.)
2. Enrollment 267
Ms. Faulk, Principal at Dalton Elementary
1. Enrollment 248
2. PD is going really well
3. Teachers contacting their students to review expectations for virtual learning
At this time, G. Pope asked about what the feedback from families is. Ms. Johnson explained that extending the virtual learning until September has eased a lot of the anxiety. Ms. Faulk briefed the board that her families were excited that their kids would have a structured day from 8am-3pm. Ms. Sims also agreed with those sentiments.
B.
Superintendent's report on district wide operations
At this time, A.Beck briefed the board on district wide operations.
C.
Evaluation rubric for Redesign Schools Louisiana's CMO
At this time, A.Beck briefed the board on the evaluation rubric for the CMO
IV. Consent Agenda Items for Action A-F
A.
Motion to approve RSL's Reopening Plan:virtual, hybrid, and face to face plan in accordance with Act 9
N. Gillam made a motion to Approve the consent agenda items A-F.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to approve Redesign Schools Louisiana's Title I Plan
N. Gillam made a motion to Approve RSL's Title I Plan.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
C.
Motion to approve Redesign Schools Louisiana's 2020-2021 transportation plan
N. Gillam made a motion to approve RSL's 2020-2021 transportation plan.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
D.
Motion to approve the additional Staff/Student Policies and Procedures for RSL
N. Gillam made a motion to approve the Staff/Student policies and procedures for RSL.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
E.
Motion to approve RSL's English Learner Plan
N. Gillam made a motion to approve RSL's English Learner Plan.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
V. Items Scheduled for Action
A.
Motion to nominate potential new Board Member
At this time, G. Pope and Angela Beck briefed the board on the nomination of the new board member
G. Pope made a motion to nominate Jade Miller.
P. Baldwin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to approve Redesign Schools Louisiana's 2020-2021 Annual Budget
At this time, A. McGaha briefed the board on the annual budget previously
G. Pope made a motion to to approve the 2020-2021 annual budget.
P. Baldwin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. McGaha |
Aye
|
| N. Gillam |
Aye
|
| R. Orso |
Absent
|
| G. Pope |
Aye
|
| P. Baldwin |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 – Location TBD @ 5:30pm
B.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Baldwin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A. McGaha seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Rivera
Documents used during the meeting
- RSL Reopening Plan 2020 Final.pdf
- Act9.pdf
- Dalton Elementary SIP Title I 2020-21 Updated.pdf
- Glen Oaks Middle SIP Title I 20-21 Updated.pdf
- Lanier Elementary SIP Title I 20-21 Updated.pdf
- RSL Transportation Plan for Board 2020.pdf
- RSL - COVID-19 Parent and Student Policies.pdf
- RSL - COVID-19 Employee Manual.pdf
- RSL English Language Learners Plan.pdf
- Miller_Jade Resume potential Board Member.pdf
- RSL Public Budget 2020-2021.pdf
No public comment on the budget