Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

AAJP Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056

 

https://zoom.us/j/93681268492

Meeting ID: 936 8126 8492

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Directors Present

A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, J. Wright, M. Caparotta, N. Anthony, P. Boutte, T. Burns, V. McCoy

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

T. Harrison

Non Voting Members Present

T. Harrison

Guests Present

B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), T. Tate (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Aug 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Call for Conflict of Interest

E.

Athlos Mission & Vision

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Retreat on 06-21-25.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

CEO/CFO/COO Report

Dr. Bressler shared the monthly dashboard including test results.

Mr. Brooks shared the current financials.

Ms. Tate shared current staffing & enrollment numbers.

B.

School Leader Report

Ms. Harrison shared an updated on the first few days of school and pre-service with the staff.

 

Ms. Harrison presented a new layout for the monthly leader reports to align with the LEADS evaluation rubric criteria.

V. Discussion Items

A.

25-26 Committee meeting dates

Committee members determined new dates for the year for committee meetings - moving them to Mondays.

B.

Renewal Advocacy Efforts

Mr. Terrence Lockett shared with board members the current work he's doing on behalf of Athlos on advocacy in preparation for our upcoming charter renewal.  

VI. Action Items

A.

Master Service Agreement

M. Caparotta made a motion to approve the master service agreement as presented.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Management Organization Evaluation Tool

N. Anthony made a motion to approve the evaluation tool as presented.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Executive Session

A.

Litigation Update

N. Anthony made a motion to move into executive session.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. McCoy made a motion to move out of executive session.
M. Caparotta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes