Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
December Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Lula Restaurant
1532 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
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, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058)
Directors Present
Caitlyn Scales, Dr. Jahquille Ross, Janel Green, Jordan Whittenburg, Monique Handy, Toyane Faulkner
Directors Absent
Bria Joshua
Ex Officio Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
Guests Present
Jonathan Tebeleff (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Caitlyn Scales called a meeting of the board of directors of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 at 6:08 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes from October Meeting
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve the minutes from October 15th, 2024. October Board Meeting on 10-15-24.
Toyane Faulkner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve the Minutes from November Meeting
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve the minutes from November 14, 2024 November Board Meeting on 11-14-24.
Toyane Faulkner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Update
- Good discussion looking forward into 2025 for academics
- Some staffing changes were shared
B.
Head of School Evaluation Update
III. Finance
A.
Certified staff stipends
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve 2024-2025 certified staff stipends.
Dr. Jahquille Ross seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Review of month prior financials
IV. 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 6:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jordan Whittenburg