Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
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Directors Present
A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Wright, M. Caparotta, N. Anthony (remote), P. Boutte, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
J. Washington, T. Burns
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), K. Wheeler, N. Young-Smith (remote), 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. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler shared the current dashboard focusing on academic growth from the beginning of the year to mid-year.
Dr. Bressler shared the school's approach to immigration questions from families that are affecting student attendance.
Dr. Brooks shared the monthly financials.
B.
School Leadership Report
Ms. Wheeler shared current events at the school and progress on annual goals. She shared updates on LEAP preparations and mid year assessments.
Ms. Thomas shared an overview of the upcoming Mardi Gras Community Event and Parade.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee Report
Mr. McCoy shared that the committee has been reviewing the mid-year assessment progress. The committee has also been exploring the progress index on the new SPF.
B.
Governance Committee Report
Ms. Tate shared that committee is working on revised make up seat time policy.
C.
Finance Committee Report
The committee has not met since the January board meeting.
D.
Executive Committee Report
Dr. Holmes shared that the committee is working on updates to the MSA agreement that no longer make sense with the operation of the school and therefore it is being updated and a final draft being created.
Dr. Morgan shared his thoughts on the school mission.
Dr. Peoples shared his concerns on inquiries to his organization.