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

 

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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

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Student Video Presentation

Ms. Tate shared a performance from the Black History Celebration.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Athlos Mission & Vision

F.

Call for Conflict of Interest

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

N. Anthony made a motion 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

N. Anthony made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.
J. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires

N. Anthony made a motion 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.

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.

J. Wright made a motion to Move into executive session to discuss pending litigation.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Executive Session

A.

Pending Litigation Update

Ms. Tate provided an update on a pending litigation case.

A. Acuna made a motion to return from executive session.
J. Wright 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 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes