EPAC Board Minutes - July 17, 2023
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Jesse Billiot at 6:22pm at the Houma main library branch
2. Roll Call
Roll Call was called by Jesse Billiot. Board members present were:
Jesse Billiot
Dawn Lafont
Jade Bergeron
Angel Ledet
Valerie Theriez
Donald Dardar
Caitilin Orgeron
Will McGrew
3. Approve minutes of the June 5, 2023 meeting of the board
The board has voted to postpone the approval of the June 5, 2023 minutes on the motion of Angel Ledet seconded by Dawn Lafont
4. Approval of the July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
On the motion of Dawn Lafont and seconded by Angel Ledet the minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting to be postponed
5. School Year Calendar
On the motion of Dawn Lafont seconded By Will McGrew pending modifications to 180 days of school the board approved
6. Class Minutes
The Vote to approve is subject to modification pending the LDOE on the motion of Will McGrew seconded by Jade Bergeron.
7. Building Plan
Christine Verdin gave an update of the school building. She said we are waiting on the Live Oak Church leaders to get back with us as well as insurance companies, electrical service quotes
On the Motion of Jade Bergeron seconded by Will McGrew approved the building lease.
The board has received one quote from Ledets Insurance.
8. Finances/Budgets
Caitlin Orgeron Added Donald Dardar to the bank account as an authorized signer.
9.Hiring/Pay
Christine Verdin and Ethan need to go to Baton Rouge to set up the state account.
The jobs need to be posted as classified or unclassified need to be updated.
10. Curriculum/Books
The board will need to vote on the curriculum committee and they will need to meet the first week of August
11. Purchases/etc.
The check has been deposited in the Chase bank account. Donald Dardar is now able to sign.
12. Technology
Ethan to discuss with the state OTS. Carol will get back with Ethan
13. Student recruitment and parent out reach
The board has been sharing the student interest form.
The parent meeting will be held on July 24 at 6pm at the St. Charles church.
We will continue to share on all media platforms and posting flyers at local businesses.
14. Communication/press
John Desantis will publish an article about the school. The board has denied the deep fried proposals at this time.
15. Review of board members obligations and required disclosures
Ethics training due by the end of the 2023 year.
Tier 2.1 disclosure due May 15, 2023 most people have completed already.
16. Adjourn
On the Motion of Jesse Billiot seconded by Dawn Lafont the next meeting will be held on July 31, 2023 at 6pm at the Main branch of the Houma Library.
