Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 4, 2026 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, J. Wright, M. Caparotta (remote), N. Anthony, P. Boutte
Directors Absent
T. Burns, V. McCoy
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Guests Present
C. Brooks (remote), T. Tate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Student Video 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. Discussion
A.
Charter Transition Process
Dr. Holmes shared that the team is continuing to meet with the state regularly and internally on steps for the transition. Today we were given the clearance to announce that we are working with Young Audiences Charter School now to get them into the building at the start of next school year. We are working through all of the legal steps and there will be staff and parent meetings coming up soon for further information.
V. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Ms. Tate and Mr. Brooks referenced the updated monthly dashboards.
Ms. Tate provided updates on the new driveline process and the new server.
B.
School Leader Report
Ms. Harrison shared that ELPT, LEAP Connect & TELL Progress monitoring in progress.
Working on some issues with student attendance. Less than 30 days to go until LEAP testing. APs are meeting with teams to work on pacing to prep for LEAP.
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee Report
Mr. Caparota shared that the committee reviewed current financials and began discussing budget needs for 7/1 and beyond.
B.
Academic Committee Report
The committee discussed summer school and determined that ESY will need to be offered per the state. Ms. Harrison and team are working to prep for that and determine staffing.
VII. Executive Session
A.
Pending Litigation Update
Ms. Tate provided an update on a pending litigation case.
Ms. Tate shared a performance from the Black History Celebration.