Caren Johnson

The public budget hearing focused on the presentation of the proposed 26-27 budget for the organization. Key discussion topics included budget totals, projected per pupil revenue, enrollment trends, and financial variances.

The meeting agenda includes a finance report featuring the proposed 2026-27 budget and a motion for the transfer of funds from the McKenzie Scott Fund to Friends of InspireNOLA. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter, and an announcement will be made regarding the upcoming 2026 board retreat.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation on finance updates. Key discussion items include a fund transfer for Friends of InspireNOLA, a review of Budget Revision 3, and the presentation of the proposed 2026-2027 budget for recommendation to the full board.

The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding finance updates will be provided as part of the finance report, followed by adjournment.

The board meeting agenda covered several key areas. The Academic Committee Report included discussions on simulated School Performance Scores (SPS) for 2025-2026 and efforts to close learning gaps. The CEO Report addressed InspireNOLA's academic achievements, student and staff recruitment activities, the status of new electric buses, and planning for the 2026-2027 school year. The Finance Committee Report focused on Budget Revision 2 for 2025-2026, enrollment figures, the hiring of a new senior accountant, and settlement negotiations regarding tax collection fees between the City of New Orleans and NOLA-PS. Budget Revision 2 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was approved. Additionally, it was noted that board members must complete the annual Louisiana Tier III Financial Disclosure before May 15, 2026.