Bricolage Academy

Governing Board

Bricolage Academy Board of Directors Meeting - Wednesday January 13th, 2021 @4:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Arnel Cosey present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Deb Elam present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Merritt Lane present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Yvette Jones present chair On Time At Adjournment
Norman Barnum present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Tonya Johnson present member On Time At Adjournment
Annie Phillips present member 5 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Randy Philipson present member On Time At Adjournment
Tiffany Harvill present member On Time At Adjournment
John Sawyer not present member

Call the Meeting to Order, Yvette Jones

Meeting called to order at 4:01 p.m.

Introductions

Welcome/greetings extended to the newest board members: Randy Philipson and Tiffany Harvill

Approval of Minutes

  • Approval of 12/09/20 minutes


Approve the minutes as printed

By: Merritt Lane Seconded by: Norman Barnum

There was no notable discussion on the motion

Report of the CEO, Troave' Profice

Items highlighted within the report:

  • Current student enrollment count
  • One-App process and grades Bricolage will offer next school year (PK - 8)
  • NOLA-PS Audit


2020 Audited Financials, Anne Chapman

  • Reviewed audited report of the financial statements of Bricolage Academy
  • Items included in review:
  • Statements of financial position as of June 30, 2020
  • Related statements of activities
  • Changes in net assets
  • Functional expenses
  • Cash flows for the year
  • Auditors' opinion: the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bricolage Academy as of June 30, 2020 and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America

Report of the Strategic Planning Committee, Norman Barnum

  • LAPCS provided a grant which covers the bulk of expenses related to this process
  • Contract executed with Michael Stone
  • Completed product expected March/April 2021
  • K. Allen Consulting will lead the engagement efforts

Executive Session: CEO Midterm Review, Yvette Jones

Move the board convene in executive session to discuss the CEO's mid-year review.

By: Deb Elam Seconded by: Tonya Johnson

Executive Session Convened at 4:35 p.m.

Executive Session Concluded at 5:11 p.m. 

Ms. Jones reported out that the board discussed the CEO's mid-year review and had outlined next steps for follow-up

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:12 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Merritt Lane Seconded by: Arnel Cosey

There was no notable discussion on the motion.