Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

Minutes

March Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 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, Dr. Jahquille Ross, Janel Green, Jordan Whittenburg, Toyane Faulkner

Directors Absent

Caitlyn Scales, Monique Handy

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 Mar 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM.

C.

Approve the Minutes from February Meeting

Toyane Faulkner made a motion to approve the minutes from February Board Meeting on 02-18-25.
Dr. Jahquille Ross seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Prove What's Possible

II. Finance

A.

Review of month prior financials

Jonathon from 4th Sector walked us through the monthly finance packet as of January actuals. 

B.

Facility Update

III. Governance

A.

10 Year Celebration

- 10 year gala was rescheduled to Sept 20th

- Major milestones needed:

  • Venue (done), food and drink included
  • Event Coordinator (contract to be signed)
  • Sponsorships - Custodial, bus, Uni-Copy, LAMP
  • Formalize guest list (Staff, JP School Board, Council persons, etc.)
  • Invitations to special guests, theme, attire, package deals (10 ppl tables)
  • marketing/communication plan, QR codes, early bird ticket prices
  • Entertainment (DJ), photo booth
  • Photographer
  • gift bag, or souvenir (LACS branded)
  • Raffle of LACS gift basket/gift cards, 50/50 raffle

B.

Board Development

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 6:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jordan Whittenburg