Current Board Meeting Agenda

FINAL AGENDA

JIMMY D. LONG SR. LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – JIMMY D. LONG SR. BOARDROOM

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Monday, March 17, 2025 1:00 p.m.

– ROLL CALL –

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Introduction of President Jimmy Genovese, Northwestern State University

2. Introduction of New Members (S. Craig, K. Oertling, S. Melerine, B. New)

3. Approval of December 9, 2024, Board Minutes (requires approval) (Agenda Item 3, Exhibit 1)

4. Call for Public Comment

5. Introduction of new Staff (C. Karam – Res Life)

6. Update on the Innovation Park project

7. Approval of New Courses (requires approval) (Agenda Item 7 Exhibit 1)

8. Approval of changes to LSMSA graduation requirements (requires approval) (Agenda Item 8, Exhibit 1)

9. Approval of Social Media Policy (requires approval) (Agenda Item 9, Exhibit 1)

10. Approval of Honorary Degree (requires approval)

11. Approval of revised Sabbatical Policy (requires approval) (Agenda Item 11, Exhibit 1)

12. Approval of revised EEF Budget for FY25 (requires approval) (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 1)

13. Approval of Student Activity Fees for 2025-2026 AY (requires approval) (Agenda Item 13, Exhibit 1)

14. Approval of Contract for Professional Legal Services, effective July 1, 2025 (requires approval) (Agenda Item 14, Exhibit 1)

15. Ratification of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since December 9, 2024, Board Meeting (requires approval) (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 1)

16. Approval of Ad-Hoc Committee for the Evaluation of the Executive Director (requires approval)

17. Report from the Faculty (Agenda Item 17, Exhibit 1) (no action required)

18. Executive Director and Division Director Reports: (no action required)

a) Student Support Services (Agenda Item 18, Exhibit 1)

b) LSMSA Foundation (Agenda Item 18, Exhibit 2)

c) Academic Affairs (Agenda Item 18, Exhibit 3)

d) Enrollment Management and Outreach (Agenda Item 18, Exhibit 4)

e) Living Community (Agenda Item 18, Exhibit 5)

19. Discussion regarding “sharing” of student scores with Home Schools (no action required)

20. Other Business

· Reminders

o Ethics Committee reporting due for Board Members--Deadline May 15

o Blue & Gold Week, April 7-12, 2025

o Ring Ceremony, Sunday April 13, 2025; 1 p.m. Magale Hall, NSU

o Senior Recognition Ceremony, Saturday May 17, 2025; 9 a.m., Prather Coliseum, NSU

o Commencement Exercises, Saturday May 17, 2025; 2pm, Prather Coliseum, NSU

21. Date for Next Board Meeting – June 16, 2025 – 1 p.m.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Anne Lucas at 318.357.2500 or alucas@lsmsa.edu, describing the assistance that is necessary.

Pursuant to the requirements of La. R.S. 42:7, matters not included on the agenda posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will not be considered unless the board members present vote unanimously to add the item to the agenda.

Anyone wishing to comment on an agenda item on which the Board will vote must submit such Public Comment before 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2025, by contacting Anne Lucas at 318-357-2500 or alucas@lsmsa.edu, or by submitting to the Board Chair prior to the beginning of the meeting.

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