Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
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Directors Present
A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, J. Wright, M. Caparotta, N. Anthony, P. Boutte, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
T. Burns
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), C. Fisher-Rollins (remote), C. Martin, K. Murray (remote), K. Wheeler, N. Thomas, R. Charles, T. Tate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Call for Conflict of Interest
E.
Athlos Mission & Vision
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| J. Washington |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Absent
|
| M. Caparotta |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
B.
Approve June 22, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes
C.
New Hires & Stipends
III. Presentation
A.
STEM Fest
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO Report
Dr. Bressler shared an update on the current compliance items that have been submitted to the state.
Dr. Bressler shared the recent LEAP data results in comparison to the last 2 years of data to show the progression. He then opened a board discussion regarding the results.
B.
Executive Director's Report
Mrs. Martin shared some highlights from back-to-school events. She & Ms. Murray also shared a summary of the summer projects from the leadership team and the professional development that was done by the staff in July. Lastly, she shared a summary of the annual goals and initiatives that are being put in place towards these goals.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee Report
Mr. McCoy shared that the committee reviewed the professional development plan and at the upcoming meetings will dive into the LEAP results.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Ms. Anthony shared the committee has been exploring some investment options and at their next meeting they will continue to look into some development options.
Mr. Brooks shared more details on the investment options that were available.
C.
Governance Committee Report
Ms. Washington shared that the committee focused on revising and consolidating the policies. At the next meeting they will focus on reviewing the bylaws.
Teacher Ms. Rabb presented to the Board about the upcoming 2nd Annual STEM Mania event coming up on August 24th at the school. She shared it was generating a lot of community interest and donations. The students will participate in STEM projects during the event.