HCS Baton Rouge
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:30 a.m.
Baker Donelson Law Firm
Chase North Tower
450 Laurel St., 21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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Directors Present
A. Cooper, K. Fabre, T. Burbach, V. Sizer
Directors Absent
L. Young
Guests Present
Donald Ford, Melissa Grand, N. Millender, P. Castille, Jr., Sidney Stewart, Travis Markey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Cooper called a meeting of the board of directors of HCS Baton Rouge to order on Thursday Jul 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the agenda.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approval of Minutes
T. Burbach made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-29-25.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Resolution Ratifying Lease Agreements & Authorizing Preston Castille to Modify and Execute Certain Lease Agreements for Baker High School and Park Ridge Achievement Academy
T. Burbach made a motion to approve in globo, items E through K.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Execute Lease & Loan Agreements obo Park Ridge Achievement Academy
G.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Materially Amend Charter Contract for Baker High School to Offer Grades 13 & 14
H.
Resolution Authorizing Preston Castille to Execute Lease Agreement of 4400 Airpark Blvd to HNEC
I.
Appointment of Chuck C. Brown to Board of Directors
J.
Approval of Kone Elevator Maintenance Contract for Helix Aviation Academy
K.
2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar
II. Finance Report
A.
2025-26 Helix Aviation Academy Budget
T. Burbach made a motion to accept and adopt all reports presented the meeting immediately preceding as if presented herein.
V. Sizer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2025-26 Helix Legal Academy Budget
C.
2025-26 Baker High School Budget
D.
2025-26 Park Ridge Achievement Academy Budget
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Burbach made a motion to adjourn meeting.
V. Sizer 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 9:41 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Cooper