Final

Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM CDT

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 2 m
    Approve minutes for March Board Meeting on March 16, 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 5:35 PM
 

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

  
  A. Board Recruitment Vote Caitlyn Scales 5 m
   

Recommending Anita Cyprian to be voted in as a new board member. Resume included in board packet. 

  
  B. Review Board Calendar Draft for 2026-2027 Discuss Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 10 m
III. FINANCE 5:50 PM
 

The Finance Committee shall present on any updates. 

  
  A. Updates re Current Financials (through March 2026) + Budget Timeline FYI Toyane Faulkner 10 m
   
  • Confirm board member attendance for upcoming budget vote 
  • Proposed Budget Timeline by Jonathan Tebeleff:

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

  
  B. Review of ethics/financial disclosure FYI Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 5 m
  C. Additional Role at Laureate Vote Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 5 m
   

Review and vote to approve a new role for salaried position. 

  
IV. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 6:10 PM
 

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

  
  A. CEO Board Update FYI Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 15 m
V. Closing Items 6:25 PM
  A. Action Items for Next Board Meeting Discuss Bria Joshua 5 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

Prove What's Possible!