Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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).
Virtual Link:
https://meet.google.com/eoy-tmeb-qer?hs=224
Directors Present
Anita Cyprian, Bria Joshua, Caitlyn Scales (remote), Dr. Jahquille Ross, Monique Handy, Toyane Faulkner
Directors Absent
Jordan Whittenburg
Guests Present
Arianne Carson, Eron Jenkins, Leslie Johnson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve the Minutes from Previous Meeting
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
A.
Public Comment
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Consent Agenda Items
IV. FINANCE
A.
Final Budget
Arianne Carson of Sector Four presented the proposed 2026-2027 budget, which is deemed the second consideration thereof.
Eron Jenkins confirmed the next steps to finalize the budget include publication in local newspaper and Laureate's website for public consideration.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Dr. Ross reported that the Finance Committee met on June 15, 2026 and reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The minutes for that meeting are publicly available via Board on Track.
As noted in the meeting minutes, the Committee's June review was deemed the first formal consideration of the budget.
Today, the final budget was formally considered by the Board under Agenda Item VI(C).
C.
Compensation & Benefits Packet
CEO Claire presented the Compensation & Benefits Packet as submitted.
V. CEO Report
A.
Employee Handbook
CEO Claire presented Employee Handbook as submitted.
B.
Family Scholar Handbook
CEO Claire deferred presentation of the proposed 2026-27 Family Scholar Handbook.
C.
Calendar 2026-2027 School Year
CEO Claire presented 2026-2027 Academic Calendar as submitted.
NOTE: The latest submitted version of the Calendar is named: "Laureate_Academy_Calendar_2026-2027 - FINAL"
VI. GOVERNANCE
A.
Committee Report
No report presented. No Board action taken.
B.
Board Recruitment
No discussion on matter. No Board action taken.
VII. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
A.
Academic Achievement Report
Committee Chair deferred report, following next committee meeting. No Board action taken.
B.
Pupil Progression Plan
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Action Items for Next Board Meeting
- Committees were reminded that reports (for informational purposes only) are to be submitted as soon as possible. Formal recommendations requiring Board action must be identified as a voting item.
- Confirmed that CEO Claire will present Family Scholar Handbook for Board consideration and possible approval at next meeting.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2026-2027_Laureate_Academy_Employee_Handbook_- DRAFT AS OF 7_6_2026 for Board Approval on 7_13_.docx
- Laureate_Academy_Calendar_2026-2027_-_FINAL.pdf
- Laureate_Compensation_and_Benefits_2026-2027 - DRAFT AS OF 7_6_2026 for Board Approval on 7_13_.docx
- FY27 Final Budget Presentation.pdf
- 2026-2027_Laureate_Academy_Pupil_Progression_Plan_DRAFT AS OF 7_6_2026 for Board Approval on 7_13_.docx
Board Chair opened the floor for public comment. No members of the public were present, and no comments were offered.