Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 consider approving the 2023-2024 school calendar and ratifying foundation staff reimbursements since September 2022. They will also receive reports on student room damage costs, the executive director, faculty, and various divisions. Public comment is invited.
- Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar (requires board action)
- Ratification of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since September 2022 (requires board action)
- Report on LLC Student Room Damage Costs (no action required)
- Division reports: Operations, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Support Services, Dean of Students, Living Community, LSMSA Foundation
- Call for public comment
The Board of Directors approved the school calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year and ratified faculty and staff reimbursements from the Foundation. The board also approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022, meeting.
- Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar (unanimous)
- Ratified Foundation faculty/staff reimbursements paid since September 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved September 12, 2022, board minutes (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider several administrative updates, including amendments to the Student Handbook and a price increase for transcripts and replacement diplomas. The meeting also includes reviews of immunization guidelines and the FY24 proposed funding formula.
- Approval of proposed amendments to Student Handbook
- Approval of price increase for transcripts and replacement diplomas
- Approval of LSMSA ADA Policy
- Approval of FY24 Proposed Funding Formula and use of EEF Funds for FY23
- Ratification of Faculty/Staff Reimbursements from LSMSA Foundation
The Board approved a minimum budget request of $5.3 million for the FY24 funding formula and $245,000 in EEF funds for FY23. Members also adopted a mandatory ADA policy and updated the student handbook regarding the use of legal names on official documents.
- Approved FY24 Funding Formula with minimum request of $5.3 Million (unanimous)
- Approved $245,000 in FY23 EEF funds for summer programming and supplies (unanimous)
- Approved LSMSA ADA Policy (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Student Handbook regarding legal vs. preferred names (unanimous)
- Approved price increase for transcripts ($5 to $10) and replacement diplomas ($5 to $15) (unanimous)
- Approved credentials for new faculty member Dr. Christopher Bouton (unanimous)
- Ratified LSMSA Foundation reimbursements for faculty member Chris King (unanimous)
- Approved June 13, 2022, board minutes (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 vote on several items including the approval of new faculty credentials, proposed amendments to the student handbook, adjustments to the 2022-2023 academic calendar, student activity fees for the upcoming school year, and a contract for legal services. The board will also review the 2022-2023 proposed budget and receive updates on searches for a Dean of Students and Director of Living Community.
- Approval of contract for professional legal services effective July 1, 2022
- Approval of student activity fees for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of proposed amendments to student handbook
- Review of 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Executive session to discuss litigation: Anderson/Mangum ethics case and David Deviller v LSMSA lawsuit
The Board of Directors approved a revised Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy and authorized the Title IX Coordinator to create necessary reporting forms. The Board also approved credentials for two new faculty members and amendments to the Student Handbook. Additional actions included approving a legal services contract and increasing senior student activity fees.
- Approved revised Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy (unanimous)
- Authorized Title IX Coordinator to create reporting forms and documents (unanimous)
- Approved credentials for new faculty Dr. Zheng Chen and Dr. Shuxiang Li (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to the Student Handbook (unanimous)
- Approved addition of NSU’s College Fair to the 2022-2023 academic calendar (unanimous)
- Approved increase of senior student activity fees from $60 to $80 (unanimous)
- Ratified Foundation faculty/staff reimbursements since March 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 contract for professional legal services (unanimous)
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to vote on several administrative items including the 2022-2023 school calendar and student activity fees. The meeting also includes updates on the FY23 Executive Budget and a search for a Dean of Students.
- Approval of new courses offered
- Approval of Foundation faculty/staff reimbursements
- Approval of 2022-2023 school calendar
- Approval of student activity fees for the 2022-2023 school year
- Update on FY23 Executive Budget
The Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, new elective courses, and student activity fees. Members also voted to waive the formal evaluation process for the Executive Director, granting a 'Satisfactory' rating instead.
- Approved December 6, 2021, Board minutes (unanimous)
- Approved proposed new courses (unanimous)
- Approved Foundation faculty/staff reimbursements for Angela Couvillion and Dr. Morris Tichenor (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 School Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-23 Student Activity Fees (unanimous)
- Approved waiving formal evaluation of Executive Director and recommending a 'Satisfactory' rating (unanimous)