Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Location
All meetings are currently being held virtually. If you plan to attend, please contact Jill Turgeon at jturgeon@athlosacademies.org with your full name to be admitted to the meeting. Zoom Link:
https://athlosacademies.zoom.us/j/995859635
Directors Present
E. Ketchens (remote), H. Wier (remote), J. Wright (remote), N. Berg (remote), R. Johnson (remote)
Directors Absent
L. Allen, T. Nelson
Guests Present
C. Staley (remote), D. Knicely (remote), J. Turgeon (remote), N. Thomas (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
H. Wier called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Jul 8, 2020 at 7:09 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Call for Conflict of Interest
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
R. Johnson made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
N. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve June 03, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
R. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 06-03-20.
N. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Athlos Report
III. Administrative Reports
A.
Director's Report
B.
Finance Report
C.
Enrollment Update
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Lease Amendment
The lease amendment provided the exact cost for the portable installation. The cost for the portables will be $1,116,928.03
B.
Policy 5401- Anti-Bullying
V. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote)
A.
Board Elections
R. Johnson made a motion to to approve Stephen Sewell as a Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish Board Member.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
Jill presented information on Mr. Sewell's background and experience.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Resolution- Number of Board Members
The resolution (number of board members) discussion will be tabled until the next board meeting.
C.
Enrollment Cap
R. Johnson made a motion to to extend school student capacity to 1300 students.
N. Berg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Board Meeting Calendar 20-21
N. Berg made a motion to approve the board meeting calendar for 2020-2021.
R. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Policy 5201-Attendance
R. Johnson made a motion to to approve the changes made to Policy-5201 Attendance for distance learning.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Uniform Dress Policy changes related to pandemic.
N. Berg made a motion to approve the uniform dress policy changes related to the pandemic.
R. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Transportation RFP
N. Berg made a motion to move forward with the transportation RFP.
R. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Staff Offer Letters
N. Berg made a motion to approve staff offer letters.
R. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Johnson made a motion to adjorn the meeting.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 8:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Thomas
Currently Enrolled: 1,215 students
Students transferred out: 30 students
AAJP Campus can accomodate up to 1,300 students
There are 634 students currently on our waiting list.
The average waiting list conversion rate is 60%, last year's conversion rate decreased to 30% after the first day of school.