Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
February Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
Bria Joshua, Caitlyn Scales, Janel Green, Jordan Whittenburg, Monique Handy, Toyane Faulkner
Directors Absent
Dr. Jahquille Ross
Ex Officio Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
Non Voting Members Present
Claire Heckerman-Whitehead
Guests Present
Jonathan Tebeleff, 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 Feb 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM.
C.
Approve the Minutes from December Meeting
Toyane Faulkner made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 17th, 2024 board meeting. December Board Meeting on 12-17-24.
Bria Joshua seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Prove What's Possible
II. Finance
A.
Review of month prior financials
- Prior month financials look healthy and on-budget to date
- Some areas of note were discussed in consideration of future planning
- Investments and budget projections look strong
- Note to include Eron and Claire with Janel for future budget planning questions
- Plan for next year's budget draft in April/May and approval at June board meeting
III. Governance
A.
10 Year Celebration
- Need 2-3 people to work on event planning
- Toyane, Monique, Jahquille (will set time for a call soon to get things in motion)
B.
Executive Session
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to move into executive session pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3976 and La. R.S. 42.11.
Toyane Faulkner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve the established executive committee to operate on behalf of Laureate Academy to purchase a facility.
Bria Joshua seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to approve Bria Joshua as Secretary of the Laureate Academy Board of Directors.
Toyane Faulkner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jordan Whittenburg made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Janel Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jordan Whittenburg