Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Date and Time
Wednesday December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
https://zoom.us/j/92139543440
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Directors Present
J. Holmes (remote), J. Washington (remote), J. Wright (remote), M. Caparotta (remote), N. Anthony (remote), P. Boutte (remote), V. McCoy
Directors Absent
A. Acuna, T. Burns
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
N. Anthony, V. McCoy
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.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Athlos Mission & Vision
E.
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
IV. Executive Session
A.
Litigation status
V. Discussion
A.
Academic Performance Measures / School Performance Score
Dr. Holmes shared our final SPS scores from 24-25. She shared with board members that Ms. Gilson will be following up with the board's executive team in the next 2 weeks with their final recommendation for our charter renewal.
VI. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler shared the current dashboard metrics and a summary on our final state test scores from 24-25 that were just released in the last 2 weeks.
Dr. Bressler also shared the 26-27 enrollment dates for returning and new students as well as the lottery in February 2026.
Mr. Brooks shared the current financial dashboard.
B.
School Leader Report
Ms. Harrison shared the latest updates with student absences and testing for our Hispanic families and ELL population. She also shared testing prep strategies that are in the works.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Summary of Recent Committee Meetings
Dr. Holmes shared the key items discussed at each committee meeting.
VIII. Action Items
A.
Adopt the Gifted and Talented Policy 6102
The Board wants to table this policy for now and look at revising the section on meeting before and after school and providing their own transportation. Then, bring the revision back to the Governance Committee for review.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Reminder: Board Ethics Training
Ms. Tate reminded everyone to complete their training and send her a copy of the completion certificate.
There was no public comment.