Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Yvette Jones Seconded by: Norman Barnum
The motion was unanimously approved.
Bricolage Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday May 6th, 2025 @4:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Harvill | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Norman Barnum | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Arnel Cosey | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Merritt Lane | present member | 5 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Annie Phillips | not present secretary | ||
| Yvette Jones | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Randy Philipson | present Treasurer | 15 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Luann Dozier | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Libby Bain | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Brittney Waiters | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.
Public Comment - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.
Approval of Minutes from Apr 8, 2025 - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.
Finance Updates - Randy Philipson, Finance Committee Chair
CEO Report, Antigua Joseph-Woods, CEO
EOY Updates
- 24-25 closeout dates and opportunities to engage with our school community
- Student retention/25-26 enrollment & registration
- Bric graduates
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:41 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Yvette Jones Seconded by: Libby Bain
The motion was unanimously approved.
Proposed Agenda Change - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
Dr. Cosey called for a motion to change the agenda to make executive session to discuss the competencies and characteristics of the two CEO finalists the first order of business.
Make executive session to discuss the competencies & characteristics of the two CEO finalists the first order of business.
By: Yvette Jones Seconded by: Libby Bain
The motion was unanimously approved.
Executive Session - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
Board members will discuss the competencies and characteristics of the two CEO finalists in executive session. Once out of executive session, the board will vote, publicly, to determine who will be offered the role of Bricolage CEO.
Enter executive session to discuss the competencies and characteristics of CEO finalists - Brionne Marcelle & Edward Brown.
By: Yvette Jones Seconded by: Libby Bain
The motion was unanimously approved.
Exit executive session.
By: Merritt Lane Seconded by: Brittney Waiters
The motion to exit executive session was unanimous approval. Once out of executive session, the board voted, publicly, via anonymous ballot and Dr. Cosey read each ballot (9 total) out loud. The votes were then tallied and it was announced that Dr. Edward Brown had received the majority of votes and would be extended an offer to become Bricolage's next CEO.