Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

Minutes

Laureate Academy Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 27, 2022 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 due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058)

Directors Present

Jaime Behen, Jake Krupa, Jordan Whittenburg (remote), Nicholas Aucoin

Directors Absent

Caitlyn Scales, Lisa Rebowe, Michelle Beaty, Shawn Williams

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Nicholas Aucoin called a meeting of the board of directors of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Wednesday Jul 27, 2022 at 5:51 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Jaime Behen made a motion to approve the minutes from Laureate Academy Board Meeting on 05-25-22.
Jake Krupa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Approve Board Member

A.

Vote to Approve Caitlyn Scales on the Board

Nicholas Aucoin made a motion to approve Caitlyn Scales to the board.
Jaime Behen seconded the motion.

Nick endorsed Caitlyn's appointment to the board. She brings a lot of skills and energy to the board. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Compass Rubric

A.

Head of School Evaluation

  • Reviewed the 2022-2023 Laureate Academy Head of School Evaluation and the Laureate Academy Annual Head of School Evaluation Overview. 
  • Added some details from the Academic Committee measures
  • Considered student enrollment & retention as a factor for next year. 
    • Maybe considering regrettable turnover from year to year. 

IV. Review Meeting Calendar

A.

Review Board Meeting Calendar for the Year

  • Adjusted board meetings to the fourth Wednesday of every month, instead of the third Wednesday of every month. 

V. Finance Committee

A.

General Update

  • First draft of annual results will be ready by August Board Meeting

B.

Approve Pay Scales

Nicholas Aucoin made a motion to tentatively approve the 2022-2023 Laureate Academy Pay Scales, given Head of School publication.
Jaime Behen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Public Comments

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Nicholas Aucoin