Athlos Jefferson Parish

AAJP Board Meeting

Published on March 29, 2024 at 5:21 PM CDT

Date and Time

Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM CDT

Location

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy, 

Terrytown, LA 70056

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Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Janine Holmes 1 m
  B. Pledge of Allegiance   Janine Holmes 2 m
   

Dr. Holmes will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 
  C. Record Attendance   Tiffany Burns 2 m
  D. Call for Conflict of Interest   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.

 
II. Consent Agenda 6:09 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 March 18, 2024, Special 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 6:11 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 5 m
IV. Board Training 6:16 PM
  A. JIT Training FYI Janine Holmes 8 m
   

Title 28 EDUCATION Part CXXXIX

Bulletin 126-Charter Schools

 

§2103. Board Member Responsibilities

A. The board of directors of each charter operator shall be responsible for implementing the public charter school program proposed in its charter application, complying with and carrying out the provisions of the charter school contract and complying with all applicable federal and state laws and policies governing the charter school. 

 

B. The board of directors of each charter operator shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws, which shall include a conflicts of interest policy that is consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. 

 

C. The board of directors of each charter operator shall comply with all requirements set forth by the Louisiana Nonprofit Corporations Law and Louisiana Secretary of State and shall remain in good standing during the term of its charter. 

 

D. The board of directors of each charter operator shall comply with all laws applicable to public bodies including, but not limited to, the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, the Louisiana Public Records Law, and the Code of Governmental Ethics. 

 

E. The board of directors of each charter operator is responsible for the sound fiscal management of the charter school. 

 

F. The board of directors of each charter operator shall exercise final authority in matters affecting the charter school including, but not limited to, staffing, financial accountability, and curriculum. 

 

G. Each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school shall annually file a financial statement in accordance with R.S. 42:1124.3.

 

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:3981.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in LR 34:1370 (July 2008), amended LR 37:874 (March 2011).

 
V. Administrative Reports 6:24 PM
  A. CEO Report FYI Bill Bressler 20 m
  B. Executive Director's Report FYI Cheryl Martin 20 m
   

Update on progress of key priorities at AAJP.

 
VI. Committee Reports 7:04 PM
  A. Academic Committee Report FYI Vasy McCoy 5 m
     
  B. Board Recruitment Committee Report FYI Janine Holmes 5 m
     
  C. Stakeholder Feedback Task Force Report FYI Jaquetta Wright 5 m
     
  D. Staff Recruitment & Retention Task Force Report FYI Vasy McCoy 5 m
     
  E. Finance Committee Report FYI Nakeveya Anthony 5 m
     
VII. Discussion Items 7:29 PM
  A. 2024-2025 Draft Budget Presentation FYI Chris Brooks 15 m
VIII. Public Hearing on Budget - POSTPONED
IX. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote) 7:44 PM
  A. New Board Member - Committee Recommendation Vote Janine Holmes 10 m
   

Mike Caparotta

 
  B. New Committee - Governance Committee Vote Janine Holmes 5 m
   

Propose to create a Governance Committee.  Duties of this committee include reviewing bylaws annually, updating policies and reviewing new policies. 

 
  C. Committee Assignments for new members Vote Janine Holmes 10 m
  D. Resolution authorizing contract and bank account signatories Vote Chris Brooks 5 m
   

Resolution to authorize Nakeveya Anthony and Chris Brooks as signers on the bank account with the ability to create, cancel, and approve ACH transactions.  

 
X. Closing Items 8:14 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Janine Holmes 1 m