New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors public meetings in 2020
6 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review the administrative leadership team's plans for returning to school for the second semester, including hybrid schedules. The meeting includes a budget update and a presentation on a transportation and recruitment study from Square Button.
- Transportation and Recruitment Study from Square Button
- 2020–2021 Budget Update
- Return plan for second semester and A/B hybrid schedule
- Audition process for 21-22
- Nomination for TNI Board
The Board approved changing December 18 to an instructional day to compensate for hurricane closures. Members also appointed a representative to The NOCCA Institute Board of Directors and approved the October 13 meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes from October 13, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Troy J. Broussard as NOCCA representative on The NOCCA Institute Board of Directors (11-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved changing December 18 from an Inservice Day to an instructional day (Unanimous)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is meeting to decide on a hybrid instruction model for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda includes decisions regarding the start date for the second semester and adjustments to the school calendar. The board will also review budget updates and facility needs.
- Action to approve only a hybrid model for NOCCA
- Action to start classes on an A/B hybrid schedule on January 11th
- Action to add November 11th and February 12th as school days
- Approval of August 13, 2020, Board Minutes
- Review of 2020-2021 budget update and 2021-2022 budget submission
The Board approved a hybrid model for students returning to campus and set the return date for January 11. Members also voted to adjust the school calendar to account for days missed due to hurricanes.
- Approved return to school in a hybrid model for the remainder of the year (Unanimous)
- Approved January 11 return to campus in a hybrid model (Unanimous)
- Approved adding November 11 and February 12 to the school calendar and moving 2nd semester start to January 13 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 13, 2020 meeting minutes (7-4)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review distance learning plans and safety standards for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting includes discussions on staff cost of living adjustments and updates on equity work.
- Approval of June 15, 2020, Board Minutes
- Officer Elections
- Action on 2020-2021 school calendar
- Action on 1.5% cost of living adjustment for staff
- Review of 2020-2021 Budget Update and equity budget
The Board elected Mr. Buddy Boe as Chair and Mr. Christian Rhodes as Vice-Chair. Members approved a revised 2020-21 school calendar and updated handbooks and payroll policies to address COVID-19. The Board also approved a 1.5% cost of living adjustment for unclassified employees, including the President/CEO.
- Approved minutes of June 15, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Buddy Boe as Chair and Mr. Christian Rhodes as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
- Approved revised 2020-21 School Calendar moving start date to August 24, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved four handbook revisions and a COVID-19 payroll policy provision (Unanimous)
- Approved 1.5% cost of living adjustment for unclassified employees and Mr. Wedberg (Unanimous)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors met virtually to review the school's transition to online learning during COVID-19. The meeting included discussions on pandemic-related safety, recruitment, and updates to the upcoming operating and capital budgets.
- Approval of March 10, 2020, Board Minutes
- Action item regarding CEO Contract
- Review of COVID-19 response including Google Classroom Suite and student hotspots
- 2020–2021 Operating Budget update focused on cost reductions
- Capital budget planning for window and roof replacements
The Board of Directors approved a contract renewal for President/CEO Kyle Wedberg under his current terms for four years, with an optional fifth year for transition. The board also approved the March 10, 2020, meeting minutes.
- Approved March 10, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Renewed President/CEO Kyle Wedberg's contract for four years with same terms (unanimous)
- Mandated Personnel Committee review of CEO salary within 30 days of the Revenue Estimating Conference budget
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors will meet to discuss the 2020-2021 budget and coronavirus updates. The board is scheduled to take action on the student handbook and a campus day off.
- Vote on Student Handbook update
- Vote on campus day off
- 2020-2021 Budget update
- Coronavirus update
- Student presentation on Unified Auditions
The Board of Directors approved updates to the Student Parent Handbook and a change to the school calendar. The meeting also included reports on student enrollment, financial status, and pandemic response planning.
- Approved January 28, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved NOCCA Student Parent Handbook with specified changes (unanimous)
- Approved change to the NOCCA Calendar making April 17, 2020, a holiday (unanimous)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review the August 26 minutes and the student services calendar. The meeting includes updates on the 2020–2021 budget and reports from the CEO regarding a UNO articulation agreement and the 50th anniversary.
- Approval of August 26 Board Minutes
- Student Services Calendar action item
- 2020–2021 Budget Update
- UNO Articulation Agreement discussion
- 50th Anniversary update
The Board of Directors approved the school calendar for the 2020-21 academic year and the meeting minutes from August 26, 2019. The board also received reports on budget requests, student scholarships, and university articulation agreements.
- Approved NOCCA 20-21 School Year Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the August 26, 2019 Board Meeting (unanimous)