Tangi Academy

Governing Board

TCSA Board of Directors Business Meeting - Thursday February 22nd, 2018 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Jeff Stillwell present On Time At Adjournment
Francine Smith not present
Timothy Diebold present On Time At Adjournment
Michelle Gallo not present
Katelyn Pfister not present
Anthony Rutledge present On Time At Adjournment
Ebony Morris present On Time At Adjournment
George Williams present On Time At Adjournment
Yvette Fairley present On Time At Adjournment
Don Marshall present On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.

Approval of the Agenda as Submitted

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 stick to that agenda, and allow for the chair to usher the board through the agenda as specified.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Timothy Diebold Seconded by: Ebony Morris

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes from Jan 25, 2018

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Don Marshall Seconded by: Anthony Rutledge

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leader Report

(A) Data Dashboard on School Activity

  1. Enrollment numbers submitted to the DOE for February Count-see report
  2. Current Enrollment-see report
  3. Discipline (suspensions and expulsions)-see report
  4. Truancy (Communication)- Went out last week and more notification will be going out. Policy will be published into handbook. This needs to be reported by law and as such will be reported going forward. Mr. Marshall will pickup the forms needed for reporting as he will be in Amite tomorrow. 
  5. Benchmark Testing Update- 3rd round of testing will be April 20th-22nd.
  6. Special Education Update-see report
  7. Medical Services- Mr. Marshall asked if increase is due to possible flu..answer was yes. also will go up as we will conduct vision and hearing for new students. Mr. Marshall asked that we separate the numbers from sick and non sick visits.
  8. (B) Open Enrollment start date (for school year 2018/19)-will be March 15th
(C) Actions against this years Flu epidemic-this weekend will be a flu bomb and will continue ever 2 weeks. 
(D) Redesign Grant Update (Dept of Ed) - due March 1st and is being prepared
(E) Partnership North Shore Families Helping Families- Presented by Ms. Katie Corkern from North Shore Families Helping Families works as a liaison between parents and school.




Finance & Facility Committee

  1. Line of Credit Increase from Regional- Line is $40,000.xx and we have asked for it to increase to $250,000.xx. Policy for use will be created and reviewed by full board.
  2. Portable Class Rooms Quotes-deferred approval as bids for both north wing vs portable buildings and time frame will be reviewed. quotes will be going out to the board for review. Potential location of portable is used will be in current bus parking area.  
  3. Summer Maintenance Projects- deferred for later review. 
  4. Maintenance Facility Coordinator Position - looking at budget to put this position in for next year. Would free up current admin staff from day to day maintenance.
  5. Current Maintenance Concerns
  • AC Unit in Gym- bids are coming in to replace as service cost are growing and units are 25 plus years old. Bids will be reviewed and presented to board.
  • Academic Wing Doors

Development Committee

  1. Golf Outing-April 20th  hole sales have been coming  in.
  2. School car magnet sales have been discussed
  3. Mr Marshall will be conducting a tour with the parish president in March.
  4. A booth is being looked at for the strawberry festival
  5. Fish Fry-will be done March 15th
  6. Meeting Report from 2/19/18-Presented by Ms. Wilson
  7. Chamber of Commerce- We are now members of both Hammond and Ponchatoula. 

Governance Committee

  1. School Security Policy- Meeting for Feb was deferred admin is working with local law enforcement to work on processes with staff. 
  2. Student Handbook- Meeting for Feb was deferred is being reviewed by admin
  3. Employee Handbook- Meeting for Feb was deferred is being worked on by admin
  4. 2018-2019 School Calendar- Meeting for Feb was deferred Calendar is being worked on by admin

Other Board Actions

  1. Set March Board Meeting for a Saturday and Town Hall- Meeting set for March 24th 9am and will potential go along with a Easter egg hunt at 11am. 
  2. Candidates for Board of Directors- search is ongoing 
  3. Contract with Charter Boards for online software - contract would be for $100.xx a month. for 1 year Don made a motion to enter into contract Anthony 2nd motion the motion carried 
  4. Accendo Contract- tabled

Personal Privledge

  1. Board Members Personal Comments
  2. -Mr Marshall was impressed with the art show and especially  with the 4th grade presidents art exhibit.  
  3. - Mr. Stillwell asked that we observe a moment of silence for a student who is dealing with some medical troubles. 

Public Hearing

Our Public Hearing 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.

Executive Session

  1. Motion to enter by Ms Ebony 2nd MR. Marshall -motion carried
  2. Personnel
  3. Discussion with Board pursuant to LA R.S. 42:17(7)
  4. Discussion of litigation in connection with claim from Calvary Christian Center.

Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

By: Don Marshall Seconded by: Timothy Diebold

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:29 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Jeff Stillwell Seconded by: Timothy Diebold

There was no notable discussion on the motion.