Athlos Jefferson Parish

Minutes

AAJP Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday February 5, 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. 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

J. Holmes called a meeting of the board of directors of Athlos Jefferson Parish to order on Wednesday Feb 5, 2025 at 6:01 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

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the minutes from AAJP Board Meeting on 01-08-25.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Hires & Stipends

A. Acuna made a motion to approve the new hires as presented.
J. Wright seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Dr. Morgan shared his thoughts on the school mission.

Dr. Peoples shared his concerns on inquiries to his organization.

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.

VI. Action Items

A.

Revision to Electronic Devices Policy 5402

V. McCoy made a motion to approve the policy as presented.
M. Caparotta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. 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 7:14 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Holmes