New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
This is a regular board meeting with action on approving September minutes and reports from Student Services, Finance, the NOCCA Foundation, and the President/CEO. No major policy decisions or financial votes are listed beyond the minutes approval.
- Approval of September 22, 2022 board minutes
- Student Services report including Production Coordinator for Statewide Outreach and workshop update
- Finance and Human Resources budget update
- Board Chair report on new board members
- President/CEO report on ASN Conference and upcoming events
The Board approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on student performance, admissions numbers, and a potential state purchase of the Chevron Forum.
- Approved minutes of the September 22, 2022 NOCCA Board Meeting (unanimous)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors will vote on several action items, including the 2022-23 Academic Studio Faculty Certification, an Employee Handbook update, a contract signature authority resolution, and a contract approval with Adams and Reese. The board will also discuss and vote on a salary adjustment for the President/CEO during an executive session. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and hear a student performance.
- 2022-23 Academic Studio Faculty Certification - Action
- Employee Handbook Update – Action
- Board Resolution – Contract Signature Authority - Action
- Board Resolution – Contract Approval with Adams and Reese - Action
- President/CEO Salary Adjustment – Action
The Board certified the 2022-23 Academic Studio faculty and approved an updated Employee Handbook regarding leave payouts. Members also authorized the Board President to sign contracts and approved a legal services contract with Adams and Reese.
- Approved minutes from April 12, May 10, June 14, 2022, and August 1, 2022
- Certified 2022-23 Academic Studio faculty
- Approved Employee Handbook update regarding leave payout for three employee types
- Approved Board Resolution allowing Mr. Solomon to sign Board contracts
- Approved 2022-23 contract with Adams and Reese for legal services
- Approved 3% retroactive base compensation increase for President/CEO
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct a performance review of the President/CEO. The meeting includes an executive session and public comment period. No other substantive business is listed.
- President/CEO Performance Review
- Executive Session
The meeting consisted of procedural actions and a brief executive session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the general session.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session
- Approved motion to return to General Session
- Approved motion to adjourn
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review student services, including graduation and enrollment numbers. The meeting includes action items for approving previous minutes, electing officers, and deciding on a 3% pay increase for non-civil service staff.
- Action item for 3% pay increase for all non-civil service staff
- Approval of April 12th and May 10th Board minutes
- Officer elections
- Review of 2022-23 Budget Recommendation
- Discussion of ESSER III Funding
The Board approved the FY 22-23 Operating Budget, which includes an 8% increase and a 3% salary raise for teachers. The Board also elected a new President, Vice-Chair, and a representative to the NOCCA Foundation Board.
- Approved FY 22-23 Operating Budget (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Solomon as President of the NOCCA Board of Directors (Unanimous)
- Elected Ms. Candies as Vice-Chair of the NOCCA Board of Directors (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Boe as the NOCCA representative to the NOCCA Foundation Board (Unanimous)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors will consider and possibly vote on an update to the Enrollment Lottery Policy. The meeting is virtual and includes public comment. This is noted as the final board meeting before the June 14 session.
- Enrollment Lottery Policy update – action item
The Board of Directors approved an update to the NOCCA Academic Studio Enrollment Lottery Policy for 11th/12th Grade Students. This change allows 10th grade students to be considered for the program.
- Approved update to NOCCA Academic Studio Enrollment Lottery Policy for 11th/12th Grade Students (All in favor)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors will vote on the 2022-23 academic calendar and receive updates on the President/CEO search, student numbers, and the Art & Soul Gala. The meeting also includes a student performance and public comment.
- Approval of 2022-23 academic calendar (action item)
- President/CEO Search Personnel Committee update
- Student numbers and lottery update for 2022-23
- Art & Soul Gala update (May 14, 2022)
- COVID-19 numbers and mask-optional policy update
The Board of Directors approved the school calendar for the 2022-23 academic year and the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. The board also received reports on student ACT scores, the 9th grade lottery process, and the search for a new President/CEO.
- Approved minutes of the March 15, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved NOCCA 2022-23 School Calendar (9-0)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors will consider action on approving minutes and a handbook update on credit recovery. Discussions will include the FY23 budget update, FEMA/insurance status for Hurricane Ida, student services updates, and the NOCCA Foundation report. The board will also receive an update on the President/CEO search.
- Approval of board minutes from January 11, 2022
- Handbook update re Credit Recovery – action item
- FY23 Budget Update
- FEMA/Insurance Status for Hurricane Ida
- President/CEO Search Personnel Committee update
The Board approved the creation of a search committee for a new President/CEO and updated the Student and Parent Handbook regarding credit recovery. The board also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting.
- Authorized Board President to create President/CEO search committee (All in favor)
- Approved amendment to Student and Parent Handbook regarding credit recovery (All in favor)
- Approved minutes of the January 11, 2022 meeting (All in favor)
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Board of Directors
The NOCCA Board of Directors will discuss and take action on the recommended FY 23 budget, a holiday policy update, and an admissions application deadline push. They will also receive updates on arts and academics, COVID-19 instruction, and the NOCCA Foundation report including the Art & Soul Gala. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Recommended FY 23 Budget (Finance)
- NOCCA Holiday Policy update – Action
- Application Deadline push (Admissions)
- Homer Plessy Pardoning Ceremony event/performance
- Art & Soul Gala report (NOCCA Foundation)
The Board of Directors approved an update to the employee holiday policy, which included changes to the request process and the addition of several holidays. The board also approved the minutes from three previous meetings.
- Approved update to NOCCA Holiday Policy for employees (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Oct 18 and Nov 9 Board Meetings and Nov 5 Personnel Committee Meeting (unanimous)