Final

Athlos Jefferson Parish

AAJP Board Meeting

Published on October 27, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
Amended on October 30, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT

Date and Time

Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

Location

Virtual Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/99227442320

 

Anchor Location:

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy

Terrytown, LA 70056

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Janine Holmes
  B. Pledge of Allegiance   Janine Holmes 2 m
  C. Record Attendance   Janine Holmes 1 m
  D. Call for Conflict of Interest   Janine Holmes 1 m
  E. Athlos Mission & Vision   Janine Holmes 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. Board Chair's Message   Janine Holmes 4 m
   

2023-2024 Board Goals

 

1 - Increase Parent Engagement

  • Advertise board meetings to encourage parent attendance.
  • Revitalize participation in the PTO.
  • Secure interpreters so that non-English speaking parents can participate in board meetings.
  • Incorporate board information in the school newsletters.

 

2 - Increase Teacher Retention

  • Compare year over year date for voluntary and involuntary departures.
  • Find options to collect more detailed feedback from departing staff.

 

3 - Focus on Board Recruitment

  • Add parent representatives to the board.
  • Consider expanding the size of the board.
  • Advertise openings.
  • Explore local board banks.
  
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 October 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Janine Holmes
     
  C. Approve October 7, 2023 Board Retreat Minutes Approve Minutes Janine Holmes 1 m
     
  D. New Hires & Stipends Vote Cheryl Martin
   

Approve new hires and signed contracts from the month

  
III. Public Comment
IV. Administrative Reports 6:13 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Cheryl Martin 10 m
   

Update on progress of key priorities at AAJP.

  
V. Discussion Items 6:23 PM
  A. Management agreement accreditation clause Discuss Bill Bressler 10 m
  B. Ad Hoc Committee - Board Recruitment Discuss Janine Holmes 3 m
VI. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote) 6:36 PM
  A. Finalize and Adopt the School Improvement Plan Vote Janine Holmes 5 m
  B. Approve Bond Resolutions & Transaction Vote Chris Brooks 10 m
   

Bond Update

  
  C. Enrollment Window for 2024-2025 Vote Bill Bressler 3 m
   

The enrollment window starts December 1st through January 30th, and the lottery is on February 1st.

  
  D. Adopt the Certificated and Support Staff Stipend for 23-24 Vote Teresa Tate 2 m
VII. Executive Session 6:56 PM
  A. Management Agreement Addendum - Personnel Discuss Janine Holmes 10 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:06 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Janine Holmes