Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
https://zoom.us/j/92139543440
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Directors Present
A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, N. Anthony, P. Boutte, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
J. Wright, M. Caparotta, T. Burns
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
N. Anthony
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), T. Tate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Student Presentation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
E.
Athlos Mission & Vision
F.
Call for Conflict of Interest
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
C.
New Hires
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler shared the current dashboard.
Mr. Brooks shared the September financials.
Ms. Tate shared an update on E-Rate.
B.
School Leader Report
Ms. Harrison shared the October wins and events.
She also shared plans for a LEAP push in the spring.
Lastly, she shared progress toward the annual goals.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee
Ms. Washington shared that the committee worked on the appeal process portion of the discipline policy. She mentioned that the committee plans to review the full set of 8 discipline policies and consider consolidating them.
Additionally, the committee discussed some high-level thoughts on a metal detector policy and left that to the internal staff to draft.
B.
Finance Committee
Ms. Anthony shared that the committee discussed internal controls and approval chains for purchasing. They also discussed adding Ms. Harrison as a check signer.
C.
Executive Committee
Dr. Holmes shared that Dr. Bressler presented the framework for Ms. Harrison's goals for the year. They suggested trying to prioritize them further to make sure they were able to be accomplished this year. They also discussed SPED staffing supervisory assignments. Lastly, they discussed the presentation for the charter renewal on December 9th.
6th grade students shared what they have been learning in class related to our Energy & Zest character trait.