Athlos Jefferson Parish

AAJP Board Meeting

Published on December 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM CST

Date and Time

Wednesday January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST

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

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   Teresa Tate 1 m
  C. Student Presentation   Nikisha Thomas 3 m
   

5th Grade

 
  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 6:10 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 (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
   

Approve new hires and signed offers from the previous month.

 
III. Public Comment 6:14 PM
 

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.

 
  A. Public Comment FYI Teresa Tate 3 m
IV. Discussion 6:17 PM
  A. Charter Transition Process Discuss Janine Holmes 15 m
   

Ms. Germain Gilson

Assistant Superintendent

Office of School Choice

Louisiana Department of Education

 
V. Training 6:32 PM
  A. Special Education FYI Janine Holmes 15 m
   

Ashley Jackson

School Attorney

Associate, Adams & Reese

 
VI. Administrative Reports 6:47 PM
  A. CEO/CFO/COO Report FYI Bill Bressler 10 m
   
  • Dashboard
  • Financials
 
  B. School Leader Report FYI Terrah Harrison 10 m
   
  • Recent Events
  • Goals Progress
 
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
   

Consider changing committee meeting frequency between now and the end of the year.

 
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