Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
979 Behrman Hwy.
Terrytown, LA 70056 United States
Directors Present
E. Ketchens, H. Wier, J. Wright, N. Berg, T. Nelson (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Harvey, C. Martin, J. Turgeon (remote), V. O'Brien (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
N. Berg called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 7:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Call for Conflict of Interest
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
N. Berg made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve April Meeting Minutes
N. Berg made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 04-06-22.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Athlos Report
None
D.
New Hires & Stipends
III. Administrative Reports
A.
Director's Report
April School Culture Highlights
- · Autism Awareness
- · Ramadan Observance
- · Monthly Recognitions
- · Spring Concert and Kite Festival
Healthy Body Highlights
- · Intramural Sports Update
- Field Maintenance
Prepared Mind Highlights
- · Saturday Sprinters Academy
- · End of Year(EOY) Testing Updates
- LEAP 2025
- iREADY
- iSTEEP
B.
Monthly Financials
None
C.
Approve Financials
IV. Board Training
A.
Board Engagement with the Public
Keys to Engagement
Engagement Opportunities
“Three Keys”
- Be Mindful
- Be Consistent
- Be Curious
V. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee
B.
Governance Committee
None
C.
Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee
None
VI. Discussion Items
A.
22-23 Budget
Valerie and Will discuss the importance of the 22-23 budget.
Ms. Martin talked about the offer letters for the new school year.
- Increase of 3% increase
- Nick stated, would like to keep up with teachers salaries.
VII. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote)
A.
Audit
B.
Elect Chair for Governance Committee
Nick suggested that Ms. Katchings would except the chair of Governance Committee
- She excepted
N. Berg made a motion to Ms. Katchings to be the Chair of Governance Committee, she except.
H. Wier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Return to Public Meeting
A.
Possible action
N. Berg made a motion to Appoint Ms. Martin as Interim Executive Director.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N. Berg made a motion to Retain Ms. Tilkins as a Fulltime Turn Around Consultant at the school.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. 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 8:24 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Harvey
None