Approval of the Agenda
By: Tiffany Harvill Seconded by: Annie Phillips
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Bricolage Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday June 18th, 2025 @4:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Harvill | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Norman Barnum | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Arnel Cosey | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Merritt Lane | not present member | ||
| Annie Phillips | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Yvette Jones | not present member | ||
| Randy Philipson | present Treasurer | On Time | 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 |
| Meaghan McCormack | not present member | ||
| Stephen Jones | not present member |
Welcome and Call to Order - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance.
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes from May 6, 2025 - Dr. Arnel Cosey, Board Chair
Retreat Update
Approval of Minutes
By: Randy Philipson Seconded by: Brittney Waiters
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
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.
CEO Report - Dr. Edward Brown, CEO
- Updates
- Board membership term resolution
- Board approved updating authorized signatories on Liberty Bank and First Horizon accounts.
- Dr. Brown added as signatory; Antigua Wilbern removed.
- Signature authority resolutions
• Board approved updating authorized signatories on Liberty Bank and First Horizon accounts. • Dr. Brown added as signatory; Antigua Wilbern removed.
By: Randy Philipson Seconded by: Annie Phillips
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Extend the board membership terms of Arnel Cosey, Norman Barnum, Annie Phillips, Libby Bain and Brittney Waiters.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Grant Edward Brown signature authority on the Liberty and First Horizon Bank accounts.
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Union Negotiation Update
• Union submitted detailed information requests regarding staffing and retirement contributions. • All responses to be reviewed by counsel before release. • Required notice and severance obligations for union-protected staff acknowledged.
Retreat Planning
• Date: Wednesday, July 9, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. • Location: Libby’s office (New Schools for New Orleans), with final parking and access details forthcoming. • Agenda (draft): o Leadership team presentation on school year priorities. o Development & fundraising outlook (Holly). o Board role in financial support and external partnerships. o Review of “Measures of Success” framework for Dr. Brown’s evaluation. o Updates on organizational partnerships (LACPS, NSNO, etc.).
Executive Session
Board entered executive session at 5:37PM to further discuss budget, staffing, and union issues. Returned to open session at 6:02PM.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:25 am
Motion to adjourn
By: Randy Philipson Seconded by: Annie Phillips
There was no notable discussion on the motion.