Athlos Jefferson Parish
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
If you would like to provide a public comment, please list your name and which topic you would like to provide comment on in the chat.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Janine Holmes | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Teresa Tate | 1 m | ||
| C. | Student Presentation | Nikisha Thomas | 3 m | ||
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5th Grade |
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| D. | Pledge of Allegiance | Janine Holmes | 1 m | ||
| E. | Athlos Mission & Vision | Vasy McCoy | 3 m | ||
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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. |
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| F. | Call for Conflict of Interest | Janine Holmes | 1 m | ||
| II. | Consent Agenda | 6:10 PM | |||
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Motion- I move to approve the consent agenda...
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| A. | Approve Agenda | Vote | Janine Holmes | 1 m | |
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Approve the current month's meeting agenda. |
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| B. | Approve Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Janine Holmes | 1 m | |
| Approve minutes for AAJP Board Meeting (Virtual) on December 3, 2025 | |||||
| C. | Approve Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Janine Holmes | 1 m | |
| Approve minutes for AAJP Board Meeting (Virtual) on December 19, 2025 | |||||
| D. | New Hires | Vote | Teresa Tate | 1 m | |
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Approve new hires and signed offers from the previous month. |
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| III. | Public Comment | 6:14 PM | |||
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If you would like to provide a public comment, please list your name and which topic you would like to provide comment on in the Zoom chat (virtual) or on a comment card (in-person) prior to the start of the meeting. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak.
The Board Chair will recognize the speaker and give the speaker permission to proceed. The speaker shall state their name and address for the board record. Those that have a group concern are encouraged to select a spokesperson from the group to address their concern.
Speakers are expected to be as concise as possible and to present their questions and comments in an objective manner in accordance with good taste and decorum and without reference to or insinuations against the board, its members or school system employees. Disruptions to or disorderly conduct will constitute grounds for the removal from the meeting. |
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| A. | Public Comment | FYI | Teresa Tate | 3 m | |
| IV. | Discussion | 6:17 PM | |||
| A. | Charter Transition Process | Discuss | Janine Holmes | 15 m | |
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Ms. Germain Gilson Assistant Superintendent Office of School Choice Louisiana Department of Education |
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| V. | Training | 6:32 PM | |||
| A. | Special Education | FYI | Janine Holmes | 15 m | |
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Ashley Jackson School Attorney Associate, Adams & Reese |
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| VI. | Administrative Reports | 6:47 PM | |||
| A. | CEO/CFO/COO Report | FYI | Bill Bressler | 10 m | |
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| B. | School Leader Report | FYI | Terrah Harrison | 10 m | |
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| VII. | Committee Reports | 7:07 PM | |||
| A. | Academic Committee Report | FYI | Vasy McCoy | 3 m | |
| B. | Finance Committee Report | FYI | Mike Caparotta | 3 m | |
| C. | Executive Committee Report | FYI | Janine Holmes | 3 m | |
| D. | Governance Committee Report | FYI | Jada Washington | 3 m | |
| E. | Meeting Adjustments | Discuss | Teresa Tate | 1 m | |
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Consider changing committee meeting frequency between now and the end of the year. |
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| VIII. | Action Items | 7:20 PM | |||
| A. | Public Comment - Gifted & Talented Policy | FYI | Teresa Tate | 3 m | |
| B. | Gifted and Talented Policy 6102 | Vote | Bill Bressler | 3 m | |
| C. | Public Comment - Staff Stipends | FYI | Teresa Tate | 3 m | |
| D. | Staff Stipends | Vote | Janine Holmes | 5 m | |
| IX. | Closing Items | 7:34 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Janine Holmes | 1 m | |