NOCCA
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday,October9, 2012– 5:00 p.m.
Sen. John Breaux Library
MINUTES
PRESENT:EXCUSED:
Ms. Adrienne AltmanRep. Wesley Bishop
Mr. Joseph BrunoMr. Brett Bonin
Ms. Nan GallowayMs. Lourdes Moran
Mr. Lee RandallSen. J. P. Morrell
Ms. Madalyn Schenk
Mr. Paul Werner
BOARD MEMBER-ELECT:
Mr. Max Cox (via Skype)
Judge Rose Ledet
EX-OFFICIO:
Mr. Kyle Wedberg
Counsel:
Mr. Mark Beebe
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:05p.m. by Board President, Mr. Joseph Bruno.
ROLL CALL
The roll was taken. There were 6 of 10 members present. Quorum was present.
APPROVEL OF MINUTES
Mr. Randall moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2012 meeting. Mr. Werner seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
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STUDENT PRESENTATION
Dr. Rendell James, Vocal Music Teacher, introduced Level II Vocal Music student Whitney Campbell. Miss Campbell is also in her second year in the Academic Studio.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Beebe explained that a response was sent to the Metropolitan Crime Commission regarding a personnel matter.
ACADEMIC STUDIO UPDATE
The newest Academic Studio faculty was introduced. They are: Byron Lilly, History; Michael Moore, English; Noelle Resnik, Math; and Alison Wimmer, LVS Facilitator – Language. Each person spoke about themselves and the subject they teach. The faculty spoke about how well the students were doing in the classroom.
STUDENT SERVICES UPDATE
Ms. Sislo distributed a handout on enrollment statistics. The student count as of October 1, 2012 is 613 Arts students and of that number 119 are Academic Studio students.
HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE
Ms. Heil explained the handouts on the policy updates to the NOCCA Faculty/Staff Handbook. Due to the LA Department of Education’s Bulletin 741, there is now a more rigorous fingerprinting requirement for all faculty and staff. NOCCA is going through St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office to have the electronic fingerprinting done. The “Verification and Post-Offer Testing” section’s language has been expanded to include Bulletin 741. The “Appointments” section now includes teacher certification and minimum qualification requirements. The “Campus Access” section has been revised regarding substitute teachers, visiting artists, interns, volunteers and parents.
Mr. Werner moved to approve the Faculty/Staff Handbook changes as presented. Mr. Randall seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
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FINANCE UPDATE
Ms. Farmer highlighted the FY 13-14 Budget Request handout. The Operating Budget Request for FY 2013-2014 must be submitted by November 1, 2012. There is an additional request of $1.2 million of which $200,000 is for 5 new Academic Studio faculty members. There is a request for salary increases and related benefits. NOCCA faculty and staff have not received a pay raise in 4 years. If granted, this would still not bring salaries up to where they should be. There is also a $105,000 request for summer school. Ms. Farmer explained that in the past 4 years there have been 9 budget cuts, even though costs are rising and insurance continues to increase. She also explained that NOCCA must pay a percentage of each person’s salary to the retirement system. The breakdown is 29% to LASERS and 27% to TRSL.
TNI UPDATE
Ms. Perry requested that her report be tabled until the next meeting.
PRESIDENT/CEO REPORT
Mr. Wedberg stated that while the HVAC system project has been approved, the bonds for the project have not yet been approved. He is hopeful the approval will come in November.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Submitted by:Reviewed by:Attest:
Cyd S. BowenKyle WedbergJoseph M. Bruno
Recording SecretarySecretary to the BoardPresident of the Board
Date Approved: ______