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

 

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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

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Student Presentation

No 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

A. Acuna made a motion to To Approve Agenda.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 03-04-26.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

V. McCoy made a motion to To approve the FY26-27 Transition Budget & Cash Flow.
P. Boutte seconded the motion.

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

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Records Retention Policy

N. Anthony made a motion to Approve Records Retention Policy.
J. Washington seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Revised Seclusion and Restraint Policy

J. Wright made a motion to To approve the revised seclusion and restraint policy.
A. Acuna seconded the motion.

Ms. Washington reviewed the revised seclusion and restraint policy

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Academic Calendar Amendment

V. McCoy made a motion to Approve academic calendar amendment.
J. Washington seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Reminder: Annual Financial Disclosure Due May 15th

Dr. Holmes reminded the board to take care of their annual financial disclosure

B.

Adjourn Meeting

A. Acuna made a motion to To adjourn the meeting.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Brooks