Jill Turgeon discussed the importance of Board Member/ School Leader realationships. 
She provided several examples that are important in building a strong relationship.
-Trust 
-Open lines of communication
-Understanding your role 
- No Surprises 
-Confidentiality 

Jill also reviewed a few tips on Robert's Rule of Order: 
1. Receive permission from Chair to speak 
2. Ask your questions through the Chairperson
Speaking through the Chairperson ensures that everyone has a balanced and fair discussion during the meeting. 


 

Mrs. Rogers presented updates for the month of April. 

The LDOE is in support of Athlos taking attendance during distance learning.

233 parents attended the parent zoom meeting. The meeting informed parents about the attendance expectations and provided answers for any distance learning questions. 

5 Phases of Distance Learning 
1. Beginning Stages 
2. Accountability 
3. Collaboration & Monitoring 
4. Refining and Assessment
5. Response to any future school closings

Highlights:
237 computers were loaned to our students to assist with distance learning 

The Operation Manager and Media Specialist delivered the remaining reserved student computers. 

Student Instruction Participation:

120 Clicks 6th Social Studies Lessons
99 Clicks 5th grade Math Class Lessons

5,342 meals were distributed to famileis over a 21 day time frame.

Parents were given a survey to get an idea of the things they liked and things they would like to see improved. 

Parents liked: 
The self pace of zoom lessons
The easy access of zoom lessons

Parents saw a need for improvement with: 
iReady 
Posting lessons sooner 
Access to technology

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish's Employees of the Month:
Ms. Davis -Media Specialist 
Ms. Noya- 2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Francis- Kindergarten Teacher 
Mr. Rogers-  SPED Teacher

 

Darin Knicely presented the monthly financials to the board members.
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish received  $417,000 from the Cares Act Fund. 

Current Operating Surplus: $314,687
Budgeted YTD: $233,268

Our expenses are lower and our revenues are higher this year because of the decrease in operational cost. 

Budgeted Projected Activity: $42,000
YTD Projected Activity: $10,000





 

Camille Wells provided student enrollment and waitlist numbers to the board members. 

Current Year Enrollment: 1,124 students

Next Year Enrollment: 1,245 students  

Waitlist: 521 students 

Enrollment Capacity: 1300 
 

Landon Allen (Finance Committee Chairman) will be added to the school's bank account once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. 

Darin Knicely provided a summarized version of the draft budget for next year. 

He showed the effects on next year's school budget if Athlos JP were to mirror Jefferson Parish's pay schedule and the effects is if Athlos JP were to offer a salary schedule avearge of both Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish's salaries (Average Salary).

Athlos JP's Current Salary Cost: $3,031,000

Projected Budget for Salary Schedule Model:

1. Average Salary Choice: $3,126,000 (P21)
2.  Mirror Jefferson Parish Salary: $3,190,000 (P21+)

Darin asked the board members to consider future cost of leasing the school building, bonding the school and the insurance cost of the building. 

 

Steve Myers Director of Construction for Brain Tree Group provided an update on favility improvements.

The construction team will begin working on site at Athlos Acadeny of JP on Monday, May 11th. 
Vanguard is the company that will manufacture the buildings.The building drawings will be submitted to the state/AAJP for approval by the end of the week. 

 Myers has been working very closely with the city to ensure the building is complete by the target completion date. All plans are currently on schedule.