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

 

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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

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Nov 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Student Presentation

6th grade students shared what they have been learning in class related to our Energy & Zest character trait.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Athlos Mission & Vision

F.

Call for Conflict of Interest

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

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

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 10-01-25.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
V. McCoy 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 current dashboard.

Mr. Brooks shared the September financials.

Ms. Tate shared an update on E-Rate.

N. Anthony arrived at 6:24 PM.

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.

VI. Action Items

A.

Discipline Policy 5502

J. Washington made a motion to approve the discipline policy 5502 as presented.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Add a check signer

V. McCoy made a motion to add Ms. Harrison as an authorized check signer.
P. Boutte seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Executive Session

A.

Updated School crisis management and response plan

N. Anthony made a motion to move into executive session to review a confidential safety plan.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. McCoy made a motion to move out of Executive Session.
N. Anthony 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 7:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes