Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 8, 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, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
T. Burns
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Board (remote), T. Harrison
Non Voting Members Present
A. Board (remote), T. Harrison
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Student Presentation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
E.
Athlos Mission & Vision
Mr. McCoy recited the Athlos Mission & Vision
F.
Call for Conflict of Interest
No conflicts of interest
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comments
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler presented and asked for any questions regarding and there were none
Mr. Brooks reviewed the financials and asked for any questions regarding and there were none
Dr. Bressler went through the transition progress report.
B.
School Leader Report
Ms. Harrison went through the current events, TELL information, and LEAP prep
V. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee Report
Ms. Washington gave an update from the past meeting where they reviewed the safety crisis plan and seclusion and restraint policy. These two items will be voted by the board
B.
Finance Committee Report
Ms. Anthony reviewed the past finance committee meeting. Went into a deep discussion on the cash forecast and transition budget. They were approved by the finance committee.
VI. Action Items
A.
FY26-27 Transition Budget & Cash Flow
Mr. Reid gave them an update on where things stands with Young Audience and the transition.
Mr. Brooks presented the FY27 Transition budget and management prepared cash flow forecast.
Mr. Reid gave an update on the dissolution process
B.
Records Retention Policy
Dr. Holmes went through the policy. Mr. Reid described the policy and the needs for it. Had a discussion with the board about the State's question regarding the retention policy.
C.
Revised Seclusion and Restraint Policy
Ms. Washington reviewed the revised seclusion and restraint policy
D.
Academic Calendar Amendment
Ms. Harrison reviewed the change in the LEAP testing. Consideration to change Friday May 8th from a half day to a full academic day to accommodate LEAP testing schedules.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Reminder: Annual Financial Disclosure Due May 15th
Dr. Holmes reminded the board to take care of their annual financial disclosure
No student presentation