Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
Directors Present
E. Ketchens, H. Wier, J. Wright, N. Woods (remote), T. Nelson (remote)
Directors Absent
N. Berg
Guests Present
A. Harvey, B. Bressler, C. Martin, J. Turgeon (remote), Janine Holmes, Ms. Chambers (remote), T. Bickart (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 Sep 7, 2022 at 6:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Call for Conflict of Interest
D.
None
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
H. Wier made a motion to Approve agenda.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve August Meeting Minutes
N. Berg made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 08-03-22.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
New Hires & Stipends
III. Administrative Reports
A.
Director's Report
Prepared Mind Highlights
- Staffing Updates
- Data PD
- Beginning of the Year Testing
School Culture Highlights
- PBIS Celebrations
- Monthly Recognitions
- Upcoming Events
Healthy Body Highlights
- Athletics Registration
Pupil Progression Plan
B.
CEO Report
Mr. Bressler spoke about the updates on Homecourt being conducted to support AAJP.
- Were off to a good start, we are showing progress
- Talked about the master calendar
C.
Brief Update on Financials
Mr. Bickart briefed us on the financials.
- Budget
- Audit Status Updates
- Key Metrics Updates
IV. Board Training
A.
The Work of Committees
Jill discussed
- The Work of Committees
- Reviewed the importance of the committee work
- Teamwork Teamwork
V. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee
H. Wier made a motion to elect Ms. Woods to the Finance Committee.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Governance Committee
H. Wier made a motion to elect Ms. Chambers to the Governance Committee.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Discussion Items
A.
Status of State Visit
Ms . Martin talked about the School Highlights.
Ms Holmes talked about the importance of Spring 2022 LEAP 2025
Strength:
- Increase in Mastery and Above in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
- Increase in Percent Mastery and Above Comparison State & AthlosJP
- Increase in Percent Mastery and Above Comparison AthlosJP & Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Weakness:
- High Percentages of Approaching Basic and Unsatisfactory Scores in ELA and Math
Strategies for Academic Improvement
Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
VII. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote)
A.
Establish Committees/Committee Chairs
B.
New Board Member
H. Wier made a motion to bring aboard Ms. Chambers to the board.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Pupil Progression Plan
H. Wier made a motion to approve the Pupil Progression Plan (PPP).
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Harvey
Ms. Martin talked about staffing updates and new hires