Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Randy Philipson Seconded by: Tiffany Harvill
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Bricolage Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday May 12th, 2026 @4:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Phillips | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| 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 | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Norman Barnum | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Arnel Cosey | not present member | ||
| Merritt Lane | not present member | ||
| Tiffany Harvill | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Stephen Jones | not present member |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order.
Approval of Agenda
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.
Public Comment
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.
T. Dunbar – Spoke in support of the partnership between Bricolage and The New Orleans All-
Star band. Welcomed the band to our community.
S. Levy – Expressed concerns about leadership decisions and the impact on teachers and staff.
L. Wilson – Spoke to teacher concerns about vacancies and union grievances that have yet to be
closed.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
By: Brittney Waiters Seconded by: Annie Phillips
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Committee Reports
Ross Knorr (Ed-Ops) presented April finance report
• Good standing financially with the opportunity to improve our financial position by the
close of the fiscal year
• Dr. Brown has done a great job stabilizing the budget and finding savings to sure up the
budget
• Approved to move 750K to LAMP account
School Leader Report
Principal shared culture survey data and end of year academic data
• Discussed goal attainment and challenges that will be addressed during summer planning
CEO Report
CEO reported on summer school and summer partnerships
• Celebrated 7th grade debate student who 1st place in city-wide debate competition
• Presented grants that have been awarded to Bricolage for academic supports and capital
improvements
Executive Session
Personnel Discussion
• Returned from executive session: 6:10pm
Executive Session
By: Randy Philipson Seconded by: Tiffany Harvill
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn Meeting
By: Tiffany Harvill Seconded by: Randy Philipson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.