Athlos Jefferson Parish

AAJP Board Meeting

Published on February 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM CST
Amended on February 5, 2024 at 11:45 AM CST

Date and Time

Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST

Location

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy

Terrytown, LA 70056

 

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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
  B. Pledge of Allegiance   Mary Galatas 2 m
   

Students will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 
  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 Message   Janine Holmes 5 m
II. Consent Agenda 6:12 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 January 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Janine Holmes 1 m
  C. New Hires & Stipends Vote Cheryl Martin
   

Approve new hires and signed offers from the previous month.

 
III. Public Comment
IV. Presentation 6:14 PM
  A. Presentation from the Department of Education Chair at University of Holy Cross FYI Dr. Ronicka Briscoe 15 m
   
  • Unique challenges of recruitment in GNO region                     
  • Teacher/leader certification resources                                     
  • Professional learning opportunities
 
V. Administrative Reports 6:29 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Cheryl Martin 30 m
   

Update on progress of key priorities at AAJP.

 
VI. Discussion Items 6:59 PM
  A. SPS Scores Discuss Cheryl Martin 15 m
   
  • What actions have been taken in response to the recent SPS scores?
  • What is the plan to elevate our performance from a 'D' to a 'C'? 
  • How confident is the school leadership team in achieving this goal? 
 
VII. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote) 7:14 PM
  A. Establish Task Forces and Committees Vote Janine Holmes 15 m
   

Stakeholder Feedback Task Force

  • Review stakeholder satisfaction surveys;
  • Analyze the correlation between survey findings and board priorities (academics, engagement, and retention); and 
  • Track the development of the action plan.

Staff Recruitment & Retention Task Force

  • Discuss and establish a plan to recruit, retain, and develop staff members; and
  • Review current and proposed salary scales and job descriptions for all staff positions. 

Academics Committee

  • Monitor progress of schoolwide improvement/school performance goals. 

Finance Committee (start in March)

  • Review and edit budget for next school year.

Board Recruitment Committee (already established)

  • Vet board candidates to fill vacancies
 
  B. Board Officers Vote Janine Holmes 5 m
   

Vote on new Officers to fill vacancies through July 31, 2024:

  • Vice President

Vice President: In the absence of the President or in the event of the President's death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice President will perform the duties of the President. When so acting, the Vice President has all the powers of and is subject to all the restrictions on the President. The Vice President will perform other duties as the President or the Board of Directors may assign.

 

  • Treasurer

Treasurer: The Treasurer is the principal financial officer of the Corporation and has charge and custody of and is responsible for all funds of the Corporation. The Treasurer will sign all checks and promissory notes of the Corporation and will receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source and deposit all moneys in the name of the Corporation in banks, trust companies or other depositories as selected by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will keep or cause to be kept, adequate and correct accounts of the Corporation, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts and
disbursements. The Treasurer will submit to the Board of Directors and the President, when required, statements of the financial affairs of the Corporation. The Treasurer will, in general, perform all financial duties incident to the office of Treasurer and any other duties assigned to the Treasurer by the President or the Board of Directors.

 
VIII. Closing Items 7:34 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Janine Holmes 1 m