New Vision Learning Academy
Board of Directors Conference Call Minutes
November 6, 2018
- Call to Order – by President Hunt.
- Innvocation – Rod Washington.
- Old Minutes – September 20, 2018. It was moved Linda Smith and 2nd Larry Doyle to be accepted. The vote was unanimous in favor.
- Old Business
- Bus Update – new buses are in. Awaiting insurance certificate and the completion of all paperwork (losses form and etc). Quote obtained for communication system that would be put in the buses once insurance certificate is in ($6K to $8K plus $19-24/mo. Monitoring fee). Moved by – Linda Smith, and 2nd by – Sheila Grayson to approve the purchase of equipment and the monthly fee.
- Conference – October 25-27, 2018
AMLE 2018 Middle Level Education – Dr. Miller, Skylar Hollins, Percille
Broadway, Gaundhi Kline attended the event in Orlando, FL. Saw new trends, curriculum and etc., networking with educators from all over the country. - New Business
- Personnel Issue
- Jessica Hollins – on maternity leave with newborn. We need to approve her 6 to 8-week maternity leave. Moved by Rod Washington, and 2nd by Linda Smith to approve with a unanimous vote.
- Tassa Avara – Lied about a rescheduled parent conference. Actually, resigned in a secretive manner. Contacting board members and state agencies re: transfer of time to Ouachita Parish School System (her insurance has). She is reaching out to former employees to help her case and inquire about theirs. Dr. Miller will do what she can to expedite the necessary paperwork to transfer her time. Mr. Williams is now in her class. Would like to move the sub currently in Ms. Hollins class to become the permanent 1st grade teacher to replace Ms. Avara. Moved by Larry Doyle and 2nd by Linda Smith. Motion was approved unanimously.
- Jacqueline Turner – Was a teacher in Maryland and California. Has moved here to be closer to family in this area. Has been at the school for just over a month. She has the expertise; but, is still coming up to speed about the “New Vision” way.
- Marvin Hunter – interviewed yesterday (P.E. Teacher and Math Lab). Has not completed his degree. Would be hired as a “permanent sub”. Initial rate of $55/day (10 days), then $100 per day (once permanent sub). It was moved by Linda Smith and 2nd by Rod Washington. The vote was unanimous in favor.
- Holiday Schedule
- December 24, 2018 – January 4, 2019
Christmas/New Year Break Office Closed for full 2-weeks. Christmas Program 1:30 pm December 21st• December 7th and 8th may be in-service days. - Conference – December 7, 2018
Louisiana Reading Association Conference Alexandria, LA – Percille Broadway and Skylar Hollins - Board Member Training- come to City for Dec. 1it11 Ethics training. Rod will send specifics via group text.
- Closing Statements
- Adjournment
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