Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

AAJP Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056

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Directors Present

A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, J. Wright, M. Caparotta, N. Anthony, P. Boutte (remote), T. Burns (remote), V. McCoy

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), K. Wheeler, S. Dominguez-Pannell, T. Tate (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM.

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

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda.
N. Anthony seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 12-4-2024

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 12-04-24.
N. Anthony seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes 12-11-2024

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Special Board Meeting (Virtual) on 12-11-24.
N. Anthony seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

New Hires & Stipends

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
N. Anthony seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Administrative Reports

A.

CEO/CFO/COO Report

Dr. Bressler shared the latest dashboard metrics updates.

 

Ms. Tate shared an update on the Executive Director search and hiring timeline.

B.

School Leadership Report

Ms. Wheeler shared an update on the latest events at the school and the recent progress on the annual goals.

 

Ms. Nicole-Smith shared a detailed summary of the recent DIBLES results.

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Academic Committee Report

Mr. McCoy shared that the committee met with the consultants to learn more about their observations and progress.

B.

Governance Committee Report

Ms. Washington shared that the committee reviewed the attendance policy and establishing a makeup plan for missed seat time.

C.

Finance Committee Report

Mr. Brooks offered to answer any questions on the financial packet that was provided to the Board.

V. Discussion

A.

Annual Audit Report

Mr. Brooks shared the results of the audit and the one procedural finding.

N. Anthony made a motion to accept the audit as presented.
V. McCoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Academic Improvement Progress

Mr. Sampson joined the meeting to share his assessment of his work with COTG and their work at his campus.

 

Ms. Panell shared a recent report from COTG to show the board the level of detail the administrators are being provided after each coaching session.

 

Dr. Peoples then presented to the Board on her background on the work her team is doing at the school.

 

VI. 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 7:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes