Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 15, 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, Janel Green, Jordan Whittenburg, Monique Handy (remote)
Directors Absent
Toyane Faulkner
Guests Present
Jonathan Tebeleff (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Finance
A.
Finance Update
B.
Updated Financial Policies
The board discussed some cosmetic edits and content edits that need review in the document. This motion reflects the board's approval for officers, 4th Sector, Head of School, and Director of Operations workshop and final review of the document before finalizing for regular use.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Update
B.
Review of School Handbook
- Have board officers do a final review after provisional approval for review.
- Document is looking great and needs a little bit more team work before operationalizing its use.
- The motion for this item is to show the board's decision of provisionally approval
C.
Review of IDDFC Camera Policy
D.
Review of Laureate People Progression Plan
IV. Governance
A.
Board Member Addition
We are excited to vote in Bria with her legal expertise!
V. Other Business
A.
Ad Hoc Updates Re: 10 Year Celebration
- The gala needs support from the board!
- Monique Handy to chair this committee with Toyane and others interested.
- Next steps - Caitlyn to connect Claire and Monique for an update on what has been done and how this committee can help.
Great updates and discussion around opportunities for board engagement with school activities as well as future planning.