Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 17, 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, Jake Krupa, Jordan Whittenburg, Monique Handy, Toyane Faulkner
Directors Absent
Dr. Jahquille Ross, Janel Green
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.
Welcome Monique Handy to the Board of Directors!
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Finance
A.
Updates on Financials as of February 2024
B.
Key Budget Timeline Dates
During the upcoming board meetings a quorum is critical to make sure we continue forward with our budget timeline requirements and needs for May and June.
Reminder to fill out the Annual Financial Disclosure here: https://ethics.la.gov/default.aspx
III. Founder's Update
A.
General Updates
- Update on enrollment following this year's lottery
- Update on staffing changes and projections for 2024-2025
- DIBELS, MAP, and LEAP testing season is upon us! Cheering on the kids and staff!
B.
Upcoming Dates and Opportunities!
- 5/20 5:30pm 8th Grade Graduation at West Jeff
- 5/23 9:15am Kindergarten graduation @ Laureate
- 5/23 2pm 5th grade step up @ Laureate
- 5/23 7pm end of year celebration @ TBD
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Evaluation update
Caitlyn to work on reviewing options for contracted support with HoS evaluation. Update will be circulated by next board meeting.
B.
General committee update
V. Other Business
A.
Nomination of Janel Green to LACS BoD
General update on Janel's board interest from board members who have met with her and from Claire. Janel was recommended to the board by Jahquille.
B.
Board Meeting Schedule Alternatives
Confirm with board members to switch to a Tuesday meeting rather than Wednesday. To be confirmed over the next quarter.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Laureate - February Financial Packet.pdf
- F418Af-1.pdf
Jake shared updates on financial wellness of the organization. Our revenue and fund balance are in excellent shape. Good job, Claire and team!