Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

AAJP Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

979 Behrman Hwy.

Terrytown, LA 70056

 

https://zoom.us/j/96963794044

Directors Present

E. Ketchens, H. Wier, J. Wright, N. Berg, N. Woods, T. Nelson (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Harvey, B. Bressler (remote), C. Martin (remote), Heather Crocker (remote), J. Turgeon (remote), Janine Holmes, Kathleen Wheeler, T. Bickart (remote), Yolander Harris

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 Oct 5, 2022 at 5:59 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Call for Conflict of Interest

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Agenda

N. Berg made a motion to move to approve the consent agenda.
H. Wier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve September Meeting Minutes

N. Berg made a motion to approve the September minutes.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N. Berg made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 09-07-22.
N. Woods seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires & Stipends

III. Administrative Reports

A.

Director's Report

Update on progress of key priorities at AAJP

 

Ms. Martin explained The iSTEEP Fall Data

 

Grade Level | Above Average | Average | Below Average

  • Kindergarten       29%                   26%           45%
  • First                     46%                   17%            37%
  • Second               42%                     22%            70%   
  • Third                   1%                       22%          70%

Ms. Martin also, went over the PBIS Celebrations

  • Helen Cox Drumline came out
  • 21-22 Leap 
  • Movement & Music
  • Student Opportunities - Shared sheet

 

B.

CEO Report

Heather went over the Marketing and Recruitment Highlight Report

  • She talked about the application taken in between 2018 - 2022
  • She talked about the 2022 Parent Satisfaction Survey
  • Dr. Bressler also, touched on the survey 
  • Dr. Bressler also talked about the scorecard data
  • Tracked Subs, we currently had 81 different subs
  • Talked about teacher flex time
  • Nick, questioned what happened to the 6th grade teacher who backed out.
  • Ms. Martin explained why

C.

School Turnaround Specialist Report

Ms. Holmes discussed the PLC's Teacher Feedback

 

GOAL 1: BY SY 2024-2025 AAJP WILL RETAIN 90% OF ITS TEACHERS, ACHIEVING A 12% INCREASED TEACHER RETENTION PER TEAR, OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS

 

  • Empower new and returning teachers to become high-quality educators through meaningful and timely professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support
  • Survey teachers and staff annually regarding professional learning needs that will impact and increase student outcomes, both academically and behaviorally

D.

Finance Report

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish 

Operating Budget Summary FY21 – FY23 

 

REVENUES 

State & MFP funding   13,213,308   14,725,374  13,667,152   13,736,094  $12,856,094 (a) 

Food Service Income               175      700,000      624,994       700,000       700,000 

Other income                    116,848        34,838        69,493         54,838           54,838 

Federal grant revenue  1,296,707     1,314,548      432,091      1,119,751        1,119,751 

 

TOTAL REVENUE     $14,627,038  $16,774,760  $14,793,730  $15,610,683  $14,730,683 

 

EXPENDITURES 

Salaries                            $5,277,617   $6,965,716   $6,311,564   $5,634,375   $5,434,375 

Benefits                                117,246      1,318,798    1,228,888     1,130,540       1,100,540 

Purchased Services          4,694,390       4,846,121   5,584,289    4,523,553       4,373,553 

Supplies and Materials        942,858        1,041,976   1,160,026     1,012,190          962,190 

Facility and Services         2,715,631        2,289,324  2,293,682    2,240,614       2,240,614 

Other                               57,849.00             69,570       10,294       390,011           390,011 

 

TOTAL EXPENSES     $13,805,591    $16,531,202   $16,588,743  $14,931,283  $14,501,283(b) 

 

Operating Surplus     

 / (Deficit)                  $821,447            $243,255    $(1,795,013)     $679,400          $229,400 

 

IV. Board Training

A.

Eight Principles of Good Governance

Jill talked about the video she also talked about the Eight Principles of Good Governance

V. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

Harvey stated meeting to be healed the third Wednesday of each month

B.

Governance Committee

None

VI. Discussion Items

A.

Addition of Pillars Committee

Karen and Jill explained what the Pillars Committee is expected to do.

N. Berg made a motion to to approve a Pillars Committee.
E. Ketchens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N. Berg made a motion to add Ms. Chambers to the Pillars Committee.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. 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 7:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Harvey