Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors public meetings in 2020
4 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors will meet via Zoom on December 7, 2020. They are scheduled to vote on waiving special graduation requirements for the 2021 senior class and discuss a naming request for Treen Auditorium. The board will also receive reports on the Residence Hall Project, the IDEA Council, and division operations.
- Approval of September 28, 2020 board minutes
- Discussion of Treen Auditorium naming request
- Vote to waive special graduation requirements for 2021 Senior Class
- Proposed changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook
- Update on the Residence Hall Project
The Board approved waiving Special Projects graduation requirements for the class of 2021 due to the pandemic. Members also voted to remove restrictions on non-traditional hair colors from the student handbook and ended discussions regarding the Treen auditorium naming request.
- Approved September 28, 2020, board minutes (unanimous)
- Ended discussion on Treen auditorium naming request (majority vote)
- Approved waiving Special Projects graduation requirements for the senior class of 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved removing restrictions on non-traditional hair colors from Student Handbook (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The LSMSA Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to consider several action items, including approval of the proposed funding formula for FY22, the FY21 budget, and the use of EEF funds for the 2020-21 school year. The board will also receive a report from the Executive Director regarding investigative proceedings into allegations of misconduct, which may lead to an executive session. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from previous meetings and hear reports from faculty, the IDEA Committee, and various divisions.
- Approval of proposed funding formula for FY22 (requires board action)
- Approval of budget for FY21 (requires board action)
- Approval of use of EEF funds for FY21 school year (requires board action)
- Receive report from Executive Director regarding investigative proceedings on allegations of misconduct (possible executive session)
- Approval of June 15, 2020 board minutes and June 24/July 22, 2020 executive committee minutes
The Board of Directors approved the FY21 budget and the proposed funding formula for FY22. Members also authorized the use of $130,000 in Education Excellence Fund (EEF) funds for FY21. The Board entered an executive session to discuss an investigative report regarding allegations of misconduct.
- Approved June 15, 2020 Board minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 24 and July 22, 2020 Executive Committee minutes (unanimous)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss investigative proceedings regarding misconduct allegations (unanimous)
- Approved proposed Funding Formula for FY22 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget for FY21 (unanimous)
- Approved use of $130,000 in EEF Funds for FY21 (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The board will vote on electing a chair and vice chair, approving new faculty credentials and new courses, and reviewing the 2020-2021 proposed budget. They will also consider naming the gymnasium after founder Dr. Robert A. Alost and approving an honorary diploma for his family. Additionally, the board will ratify amendments to the student handbook, parental permission form, and school calendar, and approve new Title IX grievance procedures. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate the executive director.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of Proposed New Courses
- Review of LSMSA’s 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
- Approval to name gymnasium the Robert A. Alost Gymnasium
- Approval of new Title IX grievance procedures
The Board of Directors re-elected Sharon Gahagan and Tony Davis to lead the school. The Board also approved new faculty credentials, updated student policies, and authorized the Executive Committee to act on necessary matters during the pandemic.
- Re-elected Ms. Sharon Gahagan as Board Chair for a 4-year term (unanimous)
- Re-elected Mr. Tony Davis as Board Vice Chair for a 4-year term (unanimous)
- Approved credentials of Dr. Dalton Burks for the faculty (unanimous)
- Approved new course offerings including Nutrition and Dance Improvisation (unlaminous)
- Ratified amendments to the Student Handbook (unanimous)
- Ratified amendments to the Parental Permission Form (unanimous)
- Ratified amendments to the 2020-2021 School Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved Title IX, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination policies (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to consider several administrative approvals for the 2020-2021 period. Items include the upcoming school calendar, a contract for the school attorney, and updates to the student handbook.
- Approval of Dec. 9, 2019 Board Minutes
- Proposed 2020-2021 School Calendar
- School Attorney Contract for 2020-2021
- Proposed Changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook
- Update on Governor’s proposed budget for FY21
The Board of Directors approved the upcoming school calendar and updates to the student handbook. They also authorized a contract increase for the school's attorney services.
- Approved December 9, 2019, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 School Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 school attorney contract with Hammonds, Sills Adkins & Guice LLP at $35,000 (unanimous)
- Approved proposed changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook (unanimous)