Board Meetings

Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting
March 18, 2024    1:00 P.M.

Jimmy D. Long Sr. Board Room, High School Building
 
- ROLL CALL -

Welcome and Introductions
    1. Nomination and election of Chair (requires approval) 
    2. Nomination and election of Vice Chair (requires approval) 
    3. Approval of December 4, 2023, Board Minutes (requires approval) (Agenda Item 3, Exhibit 1) 
    4. Call for Public Comment 
    5. Introduction of new Faculty and Staff (T. Fadipe, Science Dept; M. Robinson, Foundation; C. Jay, External Affairs) 
    6. Executive Session to discuss: Board Personnel Matters. * 
    7. Approval of New Courses Offered (requires approval) (Agenda Item 7 Exhibit 1) 
    8. Approval of Student Handbook changes (requires approval) (Agenda Item 8, Exhibit 1) 
    9. Approval of Student Activity Fees for 2024-2025 AY (requires approval) (Agenda Item 9, Exhibit 1) 
    10. Approval of Contract for Professional Legal Services, effective July 1, 2024 (requires approval) (Agenda Item 10, Exhibit 1) 
    11. Ratification of Foundation Faculty/Staff Reimbursements since December 6, 2023, Board Meeting (requires approval) (Agenda Item 11, Exhibit 1) 
    12. Clarification and Approval of prior Board action relative to Faculty Salary Index (Agenda Item 12, Exhibit 1) (requires approval)
    13. Process for the Evaluation of the Executive Director (requires approval) (Agenda Item 13, Exhibit 1)
    14. Report from the Faculty (Agenda Item 14, Exhibit 1)
    15. Executive Director's and Division Reports: (no action required)
      a. CoS—Operations (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 1) 
      b. Academic Affairs (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 2) 
      c. Enrollment Management and Institutional Research (Agenda Item d. 15, Exhibit 3) 
      d. Student Support Services (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 4) 
      e. Dean of Students (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 5) 
      f. Living Community (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 6) 
      g. LSMSA Foundation (Agenda Item 15, Exhibit 7)           
    16. Other Business 
      • Reminder regarding Ethics Committee reporting due May 15 
      • Blue & Gold Week, April 15-20, 2024 
      • Ring Ceremony, Saturday April 20, 2024; 11 a.m., A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, NSU 
      • Senior Recognition Ceremony, Friday May 17, 2024; 7 p.m., A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, NSU 
      • Commencement Exercises, Saturday May 18, 2024; 2pm, Prather Coliseum, NSU 
    17. Date for Next Board Meeting – June 10, 2024 – 1 p.m. 
* An Executive Session will be held under the provisions of L.R.S. 42:17(A)(4) to discuss the following matters: Board Personnel Matters 
 
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 15, 2024, 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.