The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) meeting on February 22, 2025, focused on significant concerns regarding the Impact Charter School's compliance with fiscal management and transparency standards.

During the meeting, it was revealed that the school had failed to provide essential documents, including an organizational chart and contracts exceeding $29,999.99, as required by their charter agreement. These records were not submitted within the mandated three-day timeframe on three separate occasions, violating section 2.22.1 of the charter contract.

BESE's review indicated that the charter board did not meet generally accepted accounting standards. Issues highlighted included a lack of active membership, inadequate fiscal oversight processes, and insufficient opportunities for meetings to ensure sound financial management. Additionally, the charter board was found to be non-compliant with open meetings laws, as supporting documentation for board minutes and public meeting links were not available on the school's website.

As the governing body for K-12 education in Louisiana, BESE emphasized its responsibility to ensure proper budgetary and fiscal control over state and federal educational funds. The meeting concluded with an invitation for representatives from the Impact Charter School board to present information that could assist BESE in determining a path forward for the school.

This meeting underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining accountability and transparency within charter schools in Louisiana, highlighting the importance of adherence to established regulations for the benefit of students, educators, and taxpayers.