Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 6, 2024 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, Dr. Jahquille Ross, Jake Krupa, Jordan Whittenburg, Toyane Faulkner
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
Non Voting Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
No discussion. Minutes approved.
II. Board Development
A.
Reflection and Development Opportunity
III. Board Specific Items
A.
VOTE: New board member addition.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jordan Whittenburg |
Aye
|
| Dr. Jahquille Ross |
Aye
|
| Caitlyn Scales |
Aye
|
| Toyane Faulkner |
Aye
|
| Jake Krupa |
Aye
|
B.
Recruiting New Board Members
Consider individuals from Leadership Jefferson. Claire to follow-up on this following the meeting with those interested in supporting the recruitment effort.
C.
VOTE: 2024-2025 Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Toyane Faulkner |
Aye
|
| Jake Krupa |
Aye
|
| Jordan Whittenburg |
Aye
|
| Caitlyn Scales |
Aye
|
| Dr. Jahquille Ross |
Aye
|
D.
VOTE: 2024-2025 Salary Scale
E.
VOTE: 24-25 Benefits Package
F.
Consent Agenda Discussion Items
IV. Head of School Update
A.
Head of School Update
Discussion about staff changes going into next year. Claire shared a clear plan with a hiring update.
Review of lingering items from Annual Board Strategy meeting. Continued momentum on short- and mid-term goals.