Board Chair Dr. Holmes called this meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

Chair Holmes led the Pledge Allegiance with the Board Members.

Director Wright joined the meeting around 5:40.

Chair Holmes stated that Tiffany Nelson turned in her board resignation.

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Chair Holmes recited the vision & the mission statements.

Chair Holmes read a Board Chair Message that discussed the current state of the school and the urgency to improve in specified areas including academic results, teacher recruitment and building culture.

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The New Hires & Stipends were approved.

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Dr. Bressler shared the new board dashboard and reviewed the layout and content with Board members.  For future dashboards, the team will add the monthly financials.

The Executive Director's Report & Strategic Plan is attached.

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Mrs. Martin's shared recent Business Bests:

• Sports teams’ progress in the Crescent Charter League
• New Athlos Academy Athletics Eligibility
• Instructional Leader Team progress
• Hispanic Heritage Festival & Community Health Fair
• City Park night
• Start Date for Afterschool Tutoring
• Student, Staff, and Family Satisfaction Survey delivered this month.
• Staff Spotlight
• Storyteller –Laconia Therrio

Mrs. Martin elaborated on each topic in her Report and shared that she believed they are moving in the right direction for culture and academics for Athlos Academy.

Mrs. Martin also shared the upcoming school events in October:

• National School Lunch week
• Recruitment Fair / Open House - Oct 18th
• High School Career Fair - Oct 19th
• Fire Prevention Week (Fire Truck Presentation) - last week in October 
• School Supply Drive with Office Depot starts in October

Director Burns asked for clarification on the assigned oversight of the sports & events eligibility report.

Chair Holmes asked for clarification on the required credentials of tutoring teachers.  She also asked the eligibility requirements to receive tutoring and expected participation rates.

Director Burns asked for clarification on how ESS and ELL students are supported for tutoring.

Chair Holmes asked for clarification on participation rates for the after-school program.

Director Burns asked for clarification on the process for tracking absenteeism.

Mrs. Martin then presented the draft School Improvement Plan for 23-24.  The plan was a collaborative effort created by the Leadership & Instructional Team including feedback from the teachers.  This was based on the plan from last year with additional strategies and targets added.  

Ms. Wheeler shared improvement in student behaviors this year.  She clarified the Leadership Team's focus on repeat offenders year over year.  She also explained the addition of parent conferences that were being held after each suspension this year.  In addition, Ms. Wheeler received formal training and is conducting student mediation meetings.  Ms. Wheeler also explained the supervisory responsibilities and direct reports for the Assistant Principals this year. She also clarified their main tactics for oversight and support of their assigned staff.

This discussion was tabled to the next meeting.

Ms. Tate shared the action plan for the recent Salt Water Wedge issue that has been discussed in the news.  Ms. Thomas has ordered a supply of bottled drinking water to cover the school for the 2-month window that is anticipated to be an issue.  Quotes have been collected for hand washing stations and generators and will be ordered if needed, but it doesn't appear to be needed at this time.

Ms. Tate discussed new recruitment strategies for the 24-25 school year.  As budgets are limited, Ms. Tate asked board members to provide feedback on which strategies to prioritize.  

Director Wier asked for clarification on the reasons we are being given for teachers leaving Athlos.

Chair Holmes shared recent retired teacher recruitment being done by Jefferson Parish School District.  Additionally, that some schools are offering unique perks such as 4-day work weeks to attract teachers.

Board members that shared agreed on the following 2 recruitment strategies as the priority:

• Offer signing bonuses payable after XX days of employment to all positions; stay bonuses for returning staff.
• Focused recruitment on retired full or part-time teachers.   

Chair Holmes reminded all Board members about the AAJP School Board Retreat on October 7th, Saturday, from 8:00-12:00.  The retreat agenda includes board training from LAPCS and a disussion on board goals for the year.

Dr. Bressler shared the draft edits to the Parent Involvement Policy for this year to get in compliance with recent regulations.  

A motion to approve the revised Parent Involvement Policy was made by XX.

The motion was seconded by XX.

The motion was unanimously approved.