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Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

Minutes

September Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 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). Virtual access to meetings in compliance with meeting laws are housed on the school website. 

Directors Present

Caitlyn Scales, Dr. Jahquille Ross, Jordan Whittenburg, Toyane Faulkner

Directors Absent

Janel Green, Monique Handy

Ex Officio Members Present

Claire Heckerman-Whitehead

Non Voting Members Present

Claire Heckerman-Whitehead

Guests Present

Bria Joshua, Kevin Guitterrez

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 Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 at 5:26 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Dr. Jahquille Ross made a motion to approve the minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting August Board Meeting on 08-13-24.
Toyane Faulkner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Finance Update

  • Review of August Financial Packet prepared by 4th Sector
  • Discussion of overall financial health of the organization 
  • Discussion of LAMP status
  • Reminder that Financial policies are being circulated for Board review prior to the October board meeting

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Academic Data Review

B.

General School Updates

  • Overview of operations and action updates with culture and relationship goals this term
  • Discussion of special populations and enrollment
  • Overview of academic achievement goals to date based on recent testing data
  • Claire will send a list for ways the Board can engage and support specific program needs
  • Upcoming Gala Ad Hoc committee need (to spend time on during October meeting)

IV. Governance

A.

Board Member Recruitment Update

  • Introduction and discussion of new board member with legal expertise. 
  • New board member will be voted in during October meeting 

B.

Governance Training Series

Presentation and Board 101 training with guest

V. 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
Documents used during the meeting
  • Laureate - August Financial Packet.pdf

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