At this time, I. Divinity briefed the board on the unaudited financials through September 30th, 2020.

 

At this time, A. McGaha briefed the board on the amended budget and explained that although the budget was approved, it was understood that the budget would get amended.  The original budget changed net assets associated with each school, although all the schools are marginal is based on student count.  Dalton has a deterioration of 148,000, which means they will have to go into the reserves.  The finance committee met prior to the regular meeting and heard out a proposal from A.Beck, who recommended not to go into the reserves at this time until this deficit gets smaller. 
A.Beck's proposal recommends a decrease in the management fee from 10% to 6% at Dalton.  A. Mcgaha agreed that this would reduce this deficit at Dalton by 126,000; however, Dalton will still be in the negative.  G.Pope advised about taking a close look at the budget every so often.
 

At this time, A. Beck briefed the board on the rewriting/revisiting of RSL's student records/privacy policy.

At this time, A. Beck briefed the board on the changes that were made to the questionnaire for employees planning to travel out-of-state.

At this time, A. Johnson, Principal at Lanier Elementary, briefed the Board on all 3 schools.

1. The biggest challenge has been attendance- attendance has improved at all 3  schools.    
2. Enrollment at Glen Oaks increased, enrollment at Lanier 270, and enrollment at Dalton is trailing right behind.
3. Health screens daily along with temperature checks at each school daily
4. Sanitation stations throughout the schools
5. Random temperature checks throughout the day.  No major instances at any of the school sites
6. Diagnostics testing complete at all campuses
7. Interim testing will take place soon.

J.Sims, Principal at Glen Oaks, advised the board about the attendance of current face to face students; they are coming to school daily, and virtual learning attendance has also increased. 
N.Gillam inquired about the percentages of students that are attending online.

• J.Sims advised that the percentage of virtual students at Glen Oaks is 24-34% per grade level.
• J.Faulk advised that Dalton has about 15% schoolwide
• A.Johnson advised that Lanier has about 10% schoolwide

At this time, A. Beck briefed the board on the following:

1. Attended a meeting with EBR, who did not officially say that the schools would be going back to EBR, however, the conversation was with the notion that the schools will be going back to the local district.
2. Met new EBR Superintendent 

At this time, P. Baldwin inquired as to the type of charters.  A.Beck explained.
 

At this time, C. Knotts presented the annual CMO report to the Board (provided via email)

1. Provided background and relationship between ReFONTE and RSL
2. Summarized annual report of services for our 3 schools
3. Provided timeline of events since the inception of RSL and ReFONTE
4. Expressed concerns regarding enrollment influenced by academic performance.  Recommended that Redesign Schools Louisiana establishes an academic committee.