Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Quarter 3 - Academic Updates
Date and Time
Friday February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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 COVDI-19 precautions, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058)
Committee Members Present
Caitlyn Scales, Claire Heckerman-Whitehead, Dr. Jahquille Ross, Monique Handy
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Dr. Jahquille Ross called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Caitlyn Scales made a motion to approve the minutes from January Academic Excellence Meeting on 01-03-25.
Monique Handy seconded the motion.
None
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Claire Heckerman-Whitehead |
Aye
|
| Monique Handy |
Aye
|
| Dr. Jahquille Ross |
Aye
|
| Caitlyn Scales |
Aye
|
II. Student Assessment Data
A.
DIBELS - PreK - 3rd
- Almost 2% growth from the BOY to Winter Assessment.
- Progress monitoring is taking place daily in classes.
- Decoding words in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd. (Whole Group)
- In 2nd and 3rd grade focusing also on comprehension through MAZE.
- Small group intervention is happening for the few students challenging in a certain skill area.
B.
ANET Benchmark Testing
- Progress monitoring is taking place weekly using ANET.
- Next assessment coming - next week. (3rd Quarter)
- The assessment itself matches the rigor of the LEAP assessment.
- More support is needed in the undertsanding and analysis of the data.
C.
Spring 2025 LEAP Testing
- April 29th - May 8th
- Working out the daily schedule.
- Currently, Blitz will take place 2 weeks before testing window.
III. Student Enrollment
A.
25-26 Student Enrollment
- 95% of students are returning for 25-26.
- More attention on actively recruiting.
- Plan in place for accomplishing recruitment goals.
IV. Teacher Related Updates
A.
Vacanies
Long Term Sub Placements
- 6th Gade Math & STEM
- 1st Grade
- 5th Grade ELA
B.
Hiring Needs for 25-26
- Hiring for principal
- Intent to returns due by Sunday
V. Upcoming Meeting Date
A.
Decide on Next Meeting Date
- Friday, March 14, 2025
VI. 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 1:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Monique Handy