ࡱ> Y[X#` $bjbj .B-(((((((<840<<6xxiii5555555${8h:"6(#ii##"6((76,4&4&4&#((54&#54&4&3h((4l @7~$d35,c6<63o;$o; 4o;(4iO 4& w!giii"6"6%jiii6####<<<$ `d <<<`<<<(((((( MINUTES OF THE ALGIERS CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thursday, August 23, 2007, 6:30 P.M. A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Algiers Charter School Association, Inc. (ACSA) was held at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 on Thursday, August 23, 2007. The following Trustees were present: Elsie J. Rose, President Glenn P. Orgeron, Vice President Cassandra Bookman Mark L. McNamara Donna St. Louis Calvin W. Turner, Jr. Dr. Myles M. Seghers Also present were Chief Executive Officer Brian Riedlinger, Chief Operating Officer John Schwab, ACSA Director of Finance Bob Fulton, Director of Curriculum Kevin Guiterrez, Director of Information Technology Rich Valerga and Communications Manager David Grubb. The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. President Rose requested that counsel for ACSA, Lee C. Reid, act as Secretary of the Meeting and Parliamentarian. Mr. Reid called the roll, which was followed by the Meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then by motion of Ms. St. Louis and second by Ms. Bookman the Trustees approved the Minutes of the July 26, 2007 Board Meeting. Chief Executive Officers Report Dr. Riedlinger reported that Superintendent Paul Vallas was scheduled to attend this meeting, but was held up. Superintendent Vallas will make an attempt to attend the next Board Meeting. Dr. Riedlinger then discussed the roof repair issues at Harte Elementary and the possible use of Aurora United Methodist Church for class room space until needed repairs are complete. Dr. Riedlinger also reported that a meeting was held earlier that evening at Harte to answer questions from parents. Dr. Riedlinger then introduced OPSB Superintendent Darryl Kilbert, OPSB Chief Financial Officer Stan Smith and a representative of WINK Engineering. Superintendent Kilbert and Mr. Smith then expressed their plans to act quickly to clean up the damaged schools buildings and repair of the Harte roof. Mr. Smith reported that NOPS was in the design phase of a new roof that will be built on top of the old roof, so classes would not be disrupted. The RFP for construction of the roof will be coming out soon. The Board then asked questions of the NOPS and WINK representatives regarding the expediency of the repairs, conditions of the Harte portables and the process for getting a new roof in place. After the Board finished its questions on Harte, Dr. Riedlinger gave an overview of the status of ACSA schools and upcoming activities, which covered the following: i) the reorganization of the central office staff prepared during the staffs strategic planning; ii) an update on enrollment of 190 students at Algiers Technology Academy; iii) an overview of the SLC coaching program and the new principals participating; and, iv) an overview of the upcoming professional training for ACSA teachers to be held on August 28th and August 29th. The Board then posed questions to Dr. Riedlinger on his report including an update on the due diligence being exercised to organize Project Grad and an opportunity with the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra. Chief Operating Officers Report Mr. Schwab then presented his monthly report, covering i) an update on the repairs of the Tubman cafeteria due to an air-conditioning duct; ii) repairs to a broken pipe at Berhman; iii) a recent meeting on progress of the Federal City Project and potential assistance for ACSA schools; iv) report on status of Algiers Technology Academy; v) purchase of new playground equipment with donated funds for Eisenhower in the amount of $50,000; and, vi) a review of recent contracts entered in the last 30 days. The Board then posed questions to Mr. Schwab relating to his report, including questions related to facilities needs. Director of Finance Report Mr. Fulton updated the Board on the following: i) fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 financials; ii) update on 2007 2008 revised budgets; iii) the impact of the State mandated teacher pay raises; iv) Restart funds receivables for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007; and, v) Kushner Legranges work on draft policies and procedures for ACSA accounting. During his presentation, Mr. Fulton introduced Mr. Stuart Gay ACSA Director of Revenues and Development who reviewed the 2007 2008 revised budget. Mr. Gay reported that revenue projections had increased, but a revised budget would not be of significance until next meeting. The Board then posed questions to Mr. Fulton relating to his report. The business agenda was then undertaken. Old Business Ms. Rose opened the process for nominations of Board officers for the 07 08 year. On motion by Mr. McNamara and Second by Dr. Seghers, discussion on nominations was tabled until the next meeting. New Business Mr. Reid outlined the current model for processes for the ACSA Board meetings. He suggested that the Board will review these processes if necessary at its next meeting. Mr. Rose and Mr. Reid reviewed the proposed agenda for the September 8, 2007 ACSA Board Retreat. Several suggestions were made by members of the Board. Mr. Reid reported that those suggestions would be incorporated into the Retreat Agenda and distributed prior to the Retreat for review. Dr. Riedlinger then proposed the Board adopt a 10% spending cap on all salaries and central office expenses. He suggested that this recommendation should go before the Finance Committee for recommendation of the Board. After some discussion, Mr. Turner and Mr. McNamara, members of the Finance Committee, agreed to review and report back to the Board. Remarks of the Trustees Ms. Rose reported that a prayer breakfast will be held on November 3, 2007 to support the ACSA and its parents and students. All will be invited. Ms. Bookman suggested that she had received some reports of students standing on school buses because of crowding. She suggested that ACSA staff be proactive in these regards. Mr. Orgeron reported that a Karr High School student was featured on the morning new recently regarding a government program. He congratulated the student and Karr for such good work. He also complemented the ACSA staff on their quick response to the Harte building and roof issues. Ms. Moran seconded Mr. Orgerons comments and suggested that Hartes Principal Ms. Anna Faye Marciante was to be commended for her work and professionalism in dealing with the Harte building issues. Ms. Rose added her complements as well. Ms. St. Louis then suggested that garbage pick up near Tall Timbers was still occurring at early hours, causing neighborhood complaints. She requested that the ACSA staff proactively look for solutions. Executive Session The Board then moved into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the CEO. Adjournment Upon breaking from executive session, there being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote upon the motion of Mr. Turner, duly seconded by Ms. St. Louis, at approximately 9:40 pm. /s/ Lee C. 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