Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

Committee Members Present

E. Ketchens (remote), J. Wright (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Martin, Dr. Susan Moore, J. Turgeon (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

E. Ketchens called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Jun 1, 2022 at 5:40 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes from March meeting

No minutes to approve

II. Discussion Items

A.

Policy 4038

Jill reviewed changes to this policy:

 

  • Currently employees can take PTO before time is accrued (it is frontloaded at the start of the year)
  • The requested change is to have the time accrue before PTO is taken.
  • This policy needs to be finalized before approval.

B.

Policy 5402- Electronic Devices

Jill shared the draft policy with the following proposed revisions:

 

  • Possession of devices includes on school buses
  • Devices must be inaudible and put away unless its part of the instructional process (with approval from school leader)
  • School leader can provide provisions for after school program use
  • Students may use devices under certain circumstances with school administrative approval.
  • Devices are prohibited for gaming, use of cameras in locker rooms, taking photos without permission, bullying, etc.

Consequences were also noted in the revised policy as well.

 

(See attached draft for more details)

 

Committee made recommendation to move to the board for approval.

 

 

C.

Recruitment Update/Board Elections

Jill shared election information.  A parent shared interest in serving, but no application has been received.

III. 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 5:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Turgeon