Tangi Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday August 30th, 2018 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Ebony Morris present member On Time At Adjournment
Michelle Gallo present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Jeff Stillwell present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Timothy Diebold present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Don Marshall present chair On Time At Adjournment
Anthony Rutledge not present Treasurer
Valarie Jarreau present member On Time At Adjournment
Tony Enterante present On Time At Adjournment
Michael Chessher not present member

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to order, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Michelle Gallo Seconded by: Don Marshall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes from Aug 15, 2018

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Ebony Morris Seconded by: Valarie Jarreau

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

School Leadership Report

  1. Mr. Enterante

Budget items are being reviewed. Meetings underway, 2k request for Lego robotic funding in works. Grants being reviewed and in works. Staff have been amazing,

  1. Ms. Prescott's Report

We are well on way to full implementation of policy and procedures. New curriculum implementation being utilized, New math curriculum is Zurn. 8th grade class room review was engaged and working well with teacher. New building has painting and such to wrap up. Fire Marshal action items need to be addressed such as furniture moved., cement bumpers for doors, striping on road. Almost staffed to 100% 1 para slot open. Curriculum payments can be broken into 3. First grant will drop on Oct 1st. Oct 1st seed to table grant will drop. Clubs start in October...Scouts will have local group on campus. Leadership classes start in October, 4H and robotics start as well....Behavior across the board has been great...Parent volunteer meeting coming very soon. Potential facebook contest on "Best of Tangi " video in the works.


Mr Stillwel asked for need of Para position. Response: required for IEP minutes.

Mr. Marshall asked for yearbook status...Ms Willson responded that she will be spearheading the process , and likely include 8th grade class.


Mr Stillwell requested we have a plan in place to increase enrollment. Ms Perry requested to submit stories on local club events to paper. Ms Gallo agreed and encouraged the submissions.


Mr Marshall suggested social media advertisement for local and new subdivision social media pages.


  1. Ms. Wilson's Report

Enrollment us at 301, Social Media push is in the works. Potential facebook contest on "Best of Tangi " video in the works. Most of enrollment has been from word of mouth.


Old Business

  • 2018-2019 Budget
  • 2017-2018 Audit Firm Selection



Approve the budget as submited

By: Don Marshall Seconded by: Valarie Jarreau

Mr Stillwell reviewed budget summary.   


Mr Strilwell asked if we had any public comment before voting on budget. None was submitted.

Award the contract to the audit firm

By: Don Marshall Seconded by: Michelle Gallo

Mr Stillwell asked Ms. Amy from Carr Riggs how many senior level officals would be on site as it would affect billing. Response was 75/25 split. with 25 of senior level. 


Mr Marshall asked if bid included 990. Response from Ms. Amy "it should include 990 preparation."

Mr Marshall asked as the lower bid did not include the 990 preporation. Mr Marshall asked if anyone form the other firm was in attendance, None was.

Recommendation and motion was voted to continue with Carr Riggs as we did last year 

New Business


  • Service Contract for Dunn Financial

Mr Tony spoke with Mr Dunn last week. We are currently working on an hourly rate. Mr Dun requested we transition to a contract vs hourly rate. Mr Stillwell reviewed contract and also supports this request.


Motion to approve transition to contract vs hourly will be approved pending legal review by Mr Marshall...2nd by Ms Morris. Motion carried no opposition,


Other Board Actions

Set Meeting for September 27th 6p



Personal Privilege

  • Mr Marshall reported classroom flags came in but had to be returned. Replacement will be in Monday. Size was to large thanked all that came for family day. Mr Marshall also thanked Mr Stilwell for all his hard work.
  • Ms Gallo is excited about the year all hard work is paying off.
  • Mr Stillwell thanked all for coming to picnic. Thanked Ponchatoula Police Chief for BBQ pit donation,

Executive Session

Personnel

Potential Legal Litigation Brenda Johnson vs TCSA


Motion to enter session by:Mr Marshall

2nd by: Ms Morris

Carried no opposition

Motion to exit session by:Mr Marshall

2nd by: Ms Morris

Carried no opposition

Adjournent

Motion to Adjourn

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Don Marshall Seconded by: Michelle Gallo

There was no notable discussion on the motion.