Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
In Person: Laureate Academy Offices 2114 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058
Virtual: A Google Meet link will be provided at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
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 due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058).
Laureate Finance/Governance Committee Meeting
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vdd-cjwq-eze
Or dial: (US) +1 252-346-6437 PIN: 876 470 153#
Committee Members Present
Caitlyn Scales (remote), Dr. Jahquille Ross (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Bria Joshua, Toyane Faulkner
Guests Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Planning for Next Board Meeting
A.
Set agenda for next Board of Directors Meeting
III. Board Development
A.
Board Recruitment + Responsibilities
Added to the list of names to call for board recruitment. Discussion around need for three upcoming seats to be filled with new board members as a goal before the end of the calendar year.
B.
Fundraising
- Discussion around needed space for SPED for this upcoming school year. Goal is to solidify at next board meeting in order to launch the new space and needs by mid-school year.
- Discussion of adjusting staffing needs to add support for SPED school-wide. Determine how these needs fit into the current budget and if additional support is needed.
- Long-term fundraising efforts for capital campaign to be discussed with board.
Discussed the upcoming needs of the board and committee needs to address at the next board meeting.