Athlos Jefferson Parish

AAJP Board Meeting

Published on September 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM CDT

Date and Time

Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Janine Holmes 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Tiffany Burns 1 m
  C. Student Presentation   Nikisha Thomas 4 m
  D. Pledge of Allegiance   Janine Holmes 1 m
  E. Athlos Mission & Vision   Vasy McCoy 3 m
   

Our Mission

The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.

 

Our Vision

The Vision of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to produce students who are well-prepared to face life’s challenges and who have developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. The school’s culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in athleticism and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.

 
  F. Call for Conflict of Interest   Janine Holmes 1 m
II. Consent Agenda 6:11 PM
 
Motion- I move to approve the consent agenda...
 
  A. Approve Agenda Vote Janine Holmes 1 m
   

Approve the current month's meeting agenda.

 
  B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Janine Holmes 1 m
    Approve minutes for AAJP Board Meeting on September 3, 2025  
  C. New Hires Vote Teresa Tate 1 m
   

Approve new hires and signed offers from the previous month.

 
III. Public Comment 6:14 PM
 

In-person:

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Virtual:

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Each person will have 3 minutes to speak.

 
  A. Public Comment FYI Teresa Tate 3 m
IV. Administrative Reports 6:17 PM
  A. CEO/CFO/COO Report FYI Bill Bressler 15 m
   
  • Dashboard
  • Financials
  • Fall Satisfaction Survey Results
 
  B. School Leader Report FYI Terrah Harrison 15 m
   
  • Recent Events
  • Goals Progress
 
V. Committee Reports 6:47 PM
  A. Academic Committee FYI Vasy McCoy 3 m
   
  • 25-26 Committee Goals
 
  B. Governance Committee FYI Jada Washington 3 m
   
  • 25-26 Committee Goals
  1. Create a Board Handbook including training protocols.
  2. Finalize the update of all policies in alignment with the state checklist.
  3. Revise Safety Crisis Plan.
  4. Review other policies that are in need of updating.
  5. Review that all job descriptions and evaluations are complete for all positions and accessible to board members.
 
  C. Finance Committee FYI Mike Caparotta 3 m
   
  • 25-26 Committee Goals
  1. Review existing business operations/finance policies and update.
  2. Create a fundraising pathway for the school. 
 
  D. Executive Committee FYI Janine Holmes 3 m
   
  • EMO Goals will match the 4 SIP Goals
  • Principal Goals will match the 4 SIP Goals
  • 25-26 Committee Goals:
  1. Ensure successful renewal of Athlos charter by demonstrating organizational effectiveness and advocating with stakeholders.  Publicly communicating the school's impact and successes.
  2. Evaluation process for the EMO and Principal.
 
VI. Discussion Items 6:59 PM
  A. Charter Renewal Discuss Bill Bressler 15 m
   

Presentation from:

Christina Woods

Director of Charter Accountability

Louisiana Department of Education

 

 
  B. Staffing Model Discuss Janine Holmes 10 m
VII. Action Items 7:24 PM
  A. Pupil Progression Plan Vote Bill Bressler 3 m
  B. School Improvement Plan (SIP) Vote Bill Bressler 5 m
  C. Discipline Policy 5502 Vote Teresa Tate 3 m
  D. Amended 25-26 Budget Vote Chris Brooks 5 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:40 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Janine Holmes 1 m