Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 4, 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 (remote), P. Boutte, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
T. Burns
Guests Present
A. Diperna (remote), B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), K. Wheeler, S. Dominguez-Pannell, 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.
Student Presentation
F.
Athlos Mission & Vision
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
C.
New Hires & Stipends
III. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler shared the results of the LEAP 2024 results that were recently released.
Mr. Brooks shared the current financials and the new format that will be used for reporting moving forward.
Ms. Tate shared an updated on the search for a new Executive Director. She also shared the current enrollment marketing plan for 25-26 and the open enrollment dates.
B.
School Leadership Report
Ms. Wheeler shared current events and school goals updates with the Board.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee Report
Mr. McCoy shared that the committee reviewed the LEAP 360 data and were concerned with how low many of the students scored. They discussed the current work with the consultants and the work on the classroom structure.
B.
Governance Committee Report
The committee reviewed the staff dress code and made changes to the policy.
The committee also discussed the tardy and attendance policy. They are going to review options for making up seat time and review current attendance data.
C.
Executive Committee Report
Dr. Holmes shared that the committee reviewed the renewal plan and current budget and would discuss it further in the meeting today.
V. Discussion
A.
Renewal Plan
Ms. Pannell shared the 30-60-90 day plan to prepare the school for the upcoming charter renewal. It included teacher coaching, PD, parent feedback, and marketing.
Board members asked questions of the details of the plan and how it aligns with our LEAP growth goals.
VI. Action Items
A.
Academic Consultants
Ms. Pannell shared a high-level overview of the 2 consultant agreements and answered questions from Board members. Board members inquired about their experience and planned outcomes.
Board members asked for edits on the People's contract: the price was incorrect, the description breakdown needed more clarity on the timelines and deliverables.
The COTG contract needs the Superintendent contact updated.
Board members asked to have the changes made and hold a special meeting to approve the changes.
The Robotics Team shared about their team accomplishments and programming.