Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

Laureate Academy Charter School

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

Caitlyn Scales (remote), Dr. Jahquille Ross, Jake Krupa, Jordan Whittenburg, Toyane Faulkner

Directors Absent

Jaime Behen, Nicholas Aucoin

Guests Present

Jonathan Tebeleff (remote), rpitts@4thsectorsolutions.com (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jordan Whittenburg called a meeting of the board of directors of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Wednesday Aug 23, 2023 at 5:39 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Toyane Faulkner made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-19-23.
Dr. Jahquille Ross seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Retreat (Annual Meeting) on 01-21-23.
Dr. Jahquille Ross seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Board Specific Items

A.

Recruiting New Board Members

B.

VOTE: Interim Board Secretary

Jake Krupa made a motion to Table the vote until the September board meeting.
Jordan Whittenburg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Finance Update

A.

Year-End (June) and Audit Updates

  • Jonathan presented a summary of the attached PDF
  • Audit update: 
    • Progressing with weekly check ins
    • Finalizing trial balance and GL pending JP approval of grants

B.

Use of LAMP - Cash and Investment Policy

  • Reviewed attached example policy
  • Will be updated for September Board meeting for vote on

IV. Signage Update

A.

Discussion of new Signage Preview Package

  • Caitlin gave an update on two potential signage packages

V. Compass Evaluation for HoS

A.

VOTE: to move into Executive Session to discuss Compass Evaluation

Jake Krupa made a motion to to move into Executive Session to discuss Compass Evaluation.
Jordan Whittenburg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jordan Whittenburg