Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
November 1, 2023
Directors Present
E. Ketchens (remote), H. Wier, J. Holmes, N. Berg, T. Burns (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Wright, K. Chambers
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Martin, M. Galatas, Mrs. Faith Wilson, Ms. Pierce- a Parent, Ms. Wheeler, Teresa Tate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Record Attendance
E. Ketchen left early.
D.
Call for Conflict of Interest
None
E.
Athlos Mission & Vision
Board Chair J. Holmes shared the Athlos Mission & Vision statement.
F.
Board Chair's Message
Board Chair J. Holmes read letter/ discussed the Board Chair message.
Board Chair Message 11.1.2023.pdf
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Ketchens |
Aye
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| J. Wright |
Absent
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| H. Wier |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
|
B.
Approve October 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/minutes/downloadPdf/66428
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| E. Ketchens |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Absent
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
|
| H. Wier |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
C.
Approve October 7, 2023 Board Retreat Minutes
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/minutes/downloadPdf/66844
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Ketchens |
Aye
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
|
| J. Wright |
Absent
|
| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| H. Wier |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
D.
New Hires & Stipends
Board approved November 8th to send out stipends.
III. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Management agreement accreditation clause
Chris Brooks-shared his report.
The reserve cash has increased this year to compared from last year.
Dr.Bressler shared his report.
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299438
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299439
Tate shared her report:
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299638
Dr. Bressler:
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299702
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299773
Chris Brooks -We have to make sure all numbers are in place, and depends on different purchased services.
J. Holmes- How does the Rubric works?
Dr. Bressler- This is new to us, sorry no answer for you now,
J. Holmes -Is that Rubric something we should focus on or should we just stick to our goals? Tate- No, not at this time, just stick with your goals.
B.
Ad Hoc Committee - Board Recruitment
J. Holmes- we decided we will not form committees, but will recruit new board members.
Tate- 4 are interested, will have interviews.
Tate needs- Two Volunteers- to help select members
Meetings- this week
in next two weeks- we need someone by Jan - meeting.
Nick- I can do it for next two weeks
J. Holmes- Volunteer to help.
V. Action Items (public comment must be had immediately before each action item vote)
A.
Finalize and Adopt the School Improvement Plan
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299849
J. Holmes- School Improvement Plan- How are we going to address so many students who need help?
Martin-Para will pull students
Instructional Coaches- Will start Intervention Groups next Monday
Leadership team - Ms. Amaya will support.
Tutoring - We have started off with 30 students per grade level, then will open up to other students.
Progress Monitoring - Next Tuesday- starts
J. Holmes- referrals- Less referrals in October this year compared to last year. What are you doing differently?
Martin-One main thing is extra staff- to monitor. APs -parent conference, tracking how often meet with parents, Behavior Contract, sitting with parents, Wheeler- Parent Involvement -We stick to contract. Behavior plan every 3 weeks -check in, meet with students.
J. Holmes- Is that a written policy that student don't come back without parent?
I suggest to review policy.
T. Burns- What are the components in a Behavior Contract?
Wheeler- We use the Educator Handbook- Goals, Consequences, & Rewards for obtaining goals
Wheeler- We have to make adjustments and use MTSS.
J. Holmes- I suggest not to wait to introduce MTSS , do it right away in the meeting, don't wait until 6 wks.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Ketchens |
Absent
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Absent
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
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| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| H. Wier |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Bond Resolutions & Transaction
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299482
Chris Brook- Had Representative to present & shared his Data & Discussion
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299482
https://app2.boardontrack.com/org/QoZbWF/attachment/download/299784
Approved
3- Things to vote on.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Berg |
Aye
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| E. Ketchens |
Absent
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| J. Wright |
Absent
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| H. Wier |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
C.
Enrollment Window for 2024-2025
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Burns |
Aye
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| H. Wier |
Aye
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| K. Chambers |
Absent
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| J. Holmes |
Aye
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| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Absent
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| E. Ketchens |
Absent
|
Dr. Bressler - The enrollment window starts December 1st through January 30th, and the lottery on February 1st.
D.
Adopt the Certificated and Support Staff Stipend for 23-24
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
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| H. Wier |
Aye
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| J. Wright |
Absent
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| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
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| T. Burns |
Aye
|
VI. Executive Session
A.
Management Agreement Addendum - Personnel
Board Chair- J. Holmes- gave her ending remarks to close the meeting.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wier |
Aye
|
| N. Berg |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Absent
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| K. Chambers |
Absent
|
| E. Ketchens |
Absent
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| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
Board Chair J. Holmes led the Pledge of Allegiance.