Prison Enterprises Board public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will convene on November 19, 2024, to discuss administrative, financial, marketing, industries, and agriculture updates. The board will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and prior minutes.
- Approval of prior minutes
- Administrative update by Jeremy Brown
- Financial update by Edna Palmer
- Marketing update by Julia Lowe
- Approval of 2025 board meeting schedule
The board did not have a quorum present, preventing the approval of previous meeting minutes. The session consisted of staff updates regarding financial reports, job orders, and agricultural production. The December board meeting is canceled.
- Unable to approve June 18, July 16, and August 20, 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum
- Canceled December Board meeting
- Scheduled next meeting for January 21, 2025
Prison Enterprises Board
The board is meeting to receive administrative, financial, and marketing updates. The agenda includes reports on industries and agriculture operations.
- Administrative update from Brooke Farrar
- Financial update from Edna Palmer
- Industries update from Kenny Juneau
- Agriculture update from Loyd Smith and Dylan Reames
The board met for an abbreviated session to receive financial and administrative updates. No formal actions were taken as a quorum was not present to approve previous minutes.
- Approval of June 18 and July 16, 2024 minutes failed due to lack of quorum
- Canceled scheduled September 17, 2024 Board meeting
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive administrative, financial, marketing, industries, and agriculture updates. The agenda consists of standard reports and procedural items with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of prior minutes
- Administrative update by Scot Floyd
- Financial update by Edna Palmer
- Marketing update by Julia Lowe
- Industries update by Kenny Juneau
The board did not approve the June 18, 2024, meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. The session consisted of staff reports regarding personnel changes, financial trends, and production updates across various correctional facilities.
- Minutes from June 18, 2024, meeting not approved (lack of quorum)
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will hold a meeting to receive various departmental updates. The agenda includes reports on administration, finance, marketing, industries, and agriculture.
- Administrative update from Stuart Gray
- Financial update from Edna Palmer
- Marketing update from Julia Lowe
- Industries update from Kenny Juneau
- Agriculture update from Loyd Smith
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will meet to review reports from leadership and department heads. The agenda consists of updates regarding administration, finances, marketing, industries, and agriculture.
- Administrative update from Stuart Gray
- Financial update from Edna Palmer
- Industries update from Kenny Juneau
- Agriculture update from Loyd Smith
- ACA update from Deloy Chapman
The Prison Enterprises Board approved the minutes from its March and April 2024 meetings. Director Stagg reported that year-to-date sales and net income decreased compared to 2023 figures. The board received updates on ongoing projects, including metal furniture production for a new women's correctional facility and the issuance of 'America 250' license plates.
- Approved March 19 and April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (no objections)
- Reviewed decrease in YTD sales ($1.5M) and net income ($1M) for March 2024
- Noted litigation challenging agricultural labor practices; PE states it does not use a farm line
- Discussed potential purchase of industrial drum cleaning machine; safety concerns noted
- Confirmed 'America 250' license plate production begins January 2, 2025
- Reported compliance score of 98.4% in Office of Risk Management review
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will meet to review reports from leadership and various departments. The meeting includes updates on administration, finance, marketing, industries, and agriculture.
- Administrative update from Stuart Gray
- Financial update from Edna Palmer
- Industries update from Kenny Juneau
- Agriculture update from Brooke Farrar
- ACA update from Deloy Chapman
The board met to receive operational, financial, and staffing updates. No formal actions were taken or minutes approved because a quorum of members was not present.
- Approval of March 19, 2024 minutes: Not taken (no quorum)
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will conduct a meeting featuring administrative, financial, and departmental updates. The agenda also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman.
- Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman
- Administrative update from Stuart Gray
- Financial update from Edna Palmer
- Marketing, Industries, and Agriculture updates
The Board re-elected Joseph Ardoin, Jr. as Chairman and Richard Oliveaux as Vice Chairman. Members approved meeting minutes from August 2023 through February 2024. The session primarily consisted of staff updates on finances, staffing, and industry projects.
- Approved meeting minutes from Aug 15, Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 19, 2023, and Feb 20, 2024
- Re-elected Joseph Ardoin, Jr. as Chairman of the Board
- Re-elected Richard Oliveaux as Vice Chairman of the Board
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board will convene for a regular meeting including approval of prior minutes, election of chairman/vice chairman, and administrative, financial, marketing, and industry updates. No specific action items or new proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Election of chairman and vice chairman
- Administrative update by Scott Gray
- Financial update by Edna Palmer
- Marketing update by Danny Willis
- Industries update by Kenny Juneau
The board did not take any formal votes or conduct elections because a quorum was not present. Staff provided updates on financial performance, hiring challenges, and various industry operations.
- Approval of August 15, October 24, November 21, and December 19 minutes: Not taken (no quorum)
- Elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman: Not conducted (no quorum)
Prison Enterprises Board
The Prison Enterprises Board is holding a regular meeting to receive updates on projects, planning, operations, administration, finances, marketing, industries, and agriculture. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Projects, planning, and operations update
- Financial update
- Marketing update
- Industries and agriculture updates