Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
November Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 14, 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 (remote), Dr. Jahquille Ross, Janel Green, Jordan Whittenburg
Directors Absent
Monique Handy, Toyane Faulkner
Ex Officio Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
Non Voting Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
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
- No major changes from recent months
- Balance sheets are on track for projections for annual budget
- Overall good discussion and forecasting for continued financial health
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Update
- Both girls and boys basketball are undefeated!
- Pep squad has begun and is going well
- Sneaker Ball was a success and kids had a great time
- Academic and school culture are continuing show success
- 12/4 charter renewal is scheduled - the board will be in attendance for the meeting (6pm)
B.
Football Program
The board had good discussion about the ins and outs of adding a football program. There was no opposition to investing in the program.
IV. Governance
A.
Stipend Policy
Tabled for special meeting.
B.
Facility Update
Tabled for next board meeting.
C.
HoS Evaluation
Tabled for next board meeting.
D.
Committee Meeting Clean Up
Tabled for next board meeting.
E.
Long Term Substituting Policy
Tabled for special meeting.
V. Other Business
A.
Ad Hoc Updates Re: 10 Year Celebration
Location and date to be determined before Thanksgiving!
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2024_10_15_board_meeting_minutes.pdf