Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider several administrative updates, including changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook and a new non-discrimination notice. The meeting also includes reports on finance, academics, and enrollment.
- Approval of September 20, 2021, Board Minutes
- Proposed changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook
- Approval of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since June 2021
- Approval of proposed new LSMSA Non-Discrimination Notice
- Approval of Revised Naming Policy for LSMSA Properties
The Board approved a Resolution of Support for the LSMSA Foundation's "Growing Beyond" Capital Campaign to fund an Innovation Center and other student initiatives. Members also approved updates to the student handbook, a new non-discrimination notice, and a revised naming policy for properties.
- Approved proposed changes to the 2020-2021 Student Handbook (unanimous)
- Approved Foundation faculty/staff reimbursements for Scott Theriot and Dr. John Littlejohn (unanimous)
- Approved new LSMS Non-Discrimination Notice regarding pregnancy/childbirth (unanimous)
- Approved revised naming policy for LSMSA Properties/Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution of Support for $10 million Capital Campaign (unanimous)
- Approved September 20, 2021, board minutes (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Board approved the FY22 budget and the FY23 proposed funding formula. It also authorized a new Memorandum of Understanding with NSU and adopted a cybersecurity plan for cash management. Additionally, the Board approved revisions to the Foundation Affiliation Agreement and ratified faculty reimbursements.
- Approved FY22 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved FY23 Proposed Funding Formula (unanimous)
- Approved use of $130k in EEF Funds for FY22 (unanimous)
- Approved new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSU (unanimous)
- Approved Cybersecurity Plan and Financial Security Procedures for Cash Management (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Foundation Affiliation Agreement (unanimous)
- Ratified direct reimbursement of expenditures to four faculty/staff members by LSMSA Foundation (unanimous)
- Retroactively approved addition of Dr. Lindsay Zack to faculty (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The board will consider and vote on several items including the FY22 budget, a proposed funding formula for FY23, a cybersecurity plan, and a memorandum of understanding with Northwestern State University. The meeting also includes retroactive approval of faculty appointments and ratification of reimbursements from the LSMSA Foundation. Public comment is accepted before the meeting.
- Approval of FY22 budget
- Approval of FY23 proposed funding formula and use of EEF funds
- Approval of cybersecurity plan and financial security procedures for cash management
- Approval of memorandum of understanding with Northwestern State University
- Retroactive approval of 2020/2021 faculty
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Executive Committee approved reimbursements for four faculty and staff members using LSMSA Foundation Funds. The Committee also adopted a resolution granting Executive Director Dr. Horton authority to approve future reimbursements, subject to quarterly Board ratification.
- Approved four faculty/staff reimbursements from LSMSA Foundation Funds (unanimous, Dr. Jason Anderson abstained)
- Approved protocol giving Executive Director authority to approve future Foundation Fund reimbursements for quarterly Board ratification (unanimous, Dr. Jason Anderson abstained)
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 video conference on June 14, 2021, to vote on several items including post-pandemic mask guidelines, a pipeline easement agreement, and proposed new courses. The board will also review the 2021-2022 proposed budget and hear reports from staff. Public comment is accepted until June 11.
- Approval of ATMOS Energy Pipeline Servitude & Easement Agreement
- Approval of Proposed New Courses
- Approval of Proposed Amendments to Student Handbook
- Approval to Modify Student Activity Fee
- Approval of Post-Pandemic Mask Guidelines for School Year 2021-2022
The Board of Directors approved several academic updates, including new course offerings and faculty credentials. The Board also authorized a modification to the Student Activity Fee and approved post-pandemic mask guidelines. Additionally, the Board formally expressed its intent to provide faculty with both a COLA and an $800 supplement for the academic year.
- Approved March 22, 2021 Board minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Atmos Energy Pipeline Servitude & Easement (unanimous)
- Approved credentials for new faculty Dr. Kira Braham and Dr. Caleb Ford (unanimous)
- Approved new courses Literature in Gender Studies and Latin Paleography, and a revised course description for Classical Scholars/Classical Gymnasium (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to the student handbook regarding academic dishonesty, work service, attendance, and health services (unanimous)
- Approved modification to the Student Activity Fee to include a laundry service fee (unanimous)
- Passed motion stating intent to provide faculty with COLA and $800 supplement (unanimous)
- Approved post-pandemic mask guidelines for school year 2021-2022 (unanimous)
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 March 22, 2021, to decide on several action items including the 2021-2022 school calendar, election of vice chair, approval of the school attorney contract, changes to the student handbook, new courses, student activity fees for FY21 and FY22, an occupancy policy for the Living/Learning Commons, and supplemental pay for faculty/staff. The meeting also includes reports from the executive director, faculty, and administrative staff. Public comment is accepted before the meeting.
- Approval of proposed 2021-2022 school calendar
- Approval of school attorney contract for 2021-2022
- Approval of proposed changes to the 2021-2022 student handbook
- Approval of student activity fees for FY22
- Approval of occupancy policy for Living/Learning Commons
The Board approved the 2021-2022 school calendar, student handbook changes, and a new occupancy policy for the Living/Learning Commons. Other actions included electing a new Vice Chair, approving the school attorney contract, and authorizing one-time faculty stipends.
- Elected Dr. Vickie Gentry as Vice Chair by acclamation
- Approved Proposed 2021-2022 School Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved 2021-2022 School Attorney Contract (unanimous)
- Approved proposed changes to 2021-2022 Student Handbook (unanimous)
- Approved proposed new courses (unanimous)
- Retroactively approved FY21 and approved FY22 Student Activity Fees (unanimous)
- Approved Occupancy Policy for Living/Learning Commons with amendment allowing up to four academic interns (unanimous)
- Approved one-time supplemental pay up to $250 for full-time faculty/staff (unanimous)