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Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

March Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM CDT

Location

The Nest at 2115 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, LA 70058

The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All agenda items are informational unless otherwise denoted, though all committee reports require a vote for acceptance. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058).

 

Laureate Board Meeting 
Monday, March 16 · 5:30 – 6:30pm
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Caitlyn Scales 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Caitlyn Scales 1 m
  C. Approve the Minutes from Annual Board Meeting Approve Minutes Caitlyn Scales 1 m
    Approve minutes for Annual Board Meeting on January 10, 2026  
  D. Prove What's Possible Discuss Caitlyn Scales 1 m
   

Purpose: Prove what's possible. 

 

Mission: Preparing each student with the academic skills and strength of character necessary for school and life success. 

 

Core Beliefs: 

  1. All children can learn at high levels
  2. College preparation begins in kindergarten
  3. Character development is key to excellent academic results. 
  
II. GOVERNANCE 5:34 PM
 

The Governance Committee shall present matters considered since the previous Board meeting. 

  
  A. Updates re Building Purchase FYI Caitlyn Scales 5 m
  B. Updates re Board Recruitment Discuss Caitlyn Scales 10 m
  C. Fundraising Efforts Discuss Caitlyn Scales 15 m
   
  • Current fundraising efforts and numbers
  • Proposed fundraising efforts:
    • Capital campaign
    • Alumni college scholarships
    • Staff Event/Fundraiser (End-of-Year or Fall) 
  
  D. 2026-2027 Compensation & Benefits Program Vote Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 15 m
   

Link to working Google Doc here.

  
III. FINANCE 6:19 PM
 

The Finance Committee shall present on any updates. 

  
  A. Updates re Current Financials (through March 2026) FYI Toyane Faulkner 15 m
  B. Upcoming Financials & Budget Timeline FYI Toyane Faulkner 10 m
   

Proposed Budget Timeline by Jonathan Tebeleff:

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sFE3iBIJHItqKmkYGDGVGsqx8cRLxugFN26VIFbJEj4/edit?usp=sharing

  
IV. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 6:44 PM
 

The Academic Excellence Committee shall present on any new or pending considerations since the previous Board meeting. 

  
  A. Current Hiring Needs (for 2025-26 School Year) FYI Dr. Jahquille Ross 10 m
  B. Updates re Enrollment and Re-enrollment FYI Dr. Jahquille Ross 10 m
  C. Student Assessment Data Reports FYI Dr. Jahquille Ross 10 m
V. Closing Items 7:14 PM
  A. Action Items for Next Board Meeting Discuss Bria Joshua 10 m
   

The Board shall confirm any action items that should be included on the next meeting's agenda. 

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Caitlyn Scales 1 m
  C. Executive Session Discuss Caitlyn Scales 15 m
   

In accordance with La. R.S. 42:16. 

  

Prove What's Possible!