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

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

D.

Athlos Mission & Vision

E.

Call for Conflict of Interest

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

M. Caparotta made a motion to 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

M. Caparotta made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 11-05-25.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires

M. Caparotta made a motion to 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.

N. Anthony arrived at 6:10 PM.

IV. Executive Session

A.

Litigation status

N. Anthony made a motion to to move into executive session to discuss the pending litigation.
M. Caparotta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. McCoy arrived at 6:17 PM.
V. McCoy made a motion to return from executive session.
M. Caparotta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes