Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Date and Time
Wednesday April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
This will be a virtual meeting.
To join virtually, please use the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/6722457926
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Directors Present
A. Acuna (remote), J. Holmes (remote), J. Washington (remote), J. Wright (remote), M. Caparotta (remote), N. Anthony (remote), P. Boutte (remote), T. Burns (remote), V. McCoy (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), K. Wheeler (remote), 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
B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
C.
New Hires & Stipends
III. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
B.
School Leadership Report
Ms. Wheeler shared how the start of LEAP testing went today. She said the students seemed in good spirits to start the day. The LEAP pep rally last week was a great success.
She shared there were a few hiccups with DIBLES testing start.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee Report
Mr. McCoy shared that they discussed LEAP prep and summer school plans. Since the last benchmark had already happened, they didn't have a lot of data to review.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Ms. Anthony shared that the committee reviewed current budget to actuals and then started reviewing the draft budget for next year. A lot of the discussion focused on enrollment numbers and that effect on the budget numbers. We are currently budgeting at 986 for enrollment for 25-26 and this heavily impacts the budget.
Mr. Brooks shared the budget timeline. First draft is being reviewed now. The finance committee will review it in further detail in May. The May board meeting will be the first review of the budget with the full board. Then, the final edits and final budget will be presented to the board for final approval in June.
C.
Governance Committee Report
Ms. Washington shared that the committee started making edits to communications policy and did some minor updates to our board meeting protocols.
The committee also reviewed the teacher licensure policy and its on the agenda for board review tonight.
Future projects are to finish the communication policy, create a board handbook and review a policy audit.
V. Discussion Items
A.
Enrollment Strategies
Ms. Tate shared current enrollment trends and challenges for the 25-26 school year along with a list of current strategies and new ideas. She asked for input on new strategies from board members.
VI. Executive Session
A.
Hiring Committee Recommendations - Principal Candidates
VII. Action Items
A.
Principal Hiring
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| J. Washington |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| M. Caparotta |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
B.
25-26 Academic Calendar
C.
25-26 Salary Schedule
D.
Teaching Licensure - Personnel Policy 4028
E.
Teaching Certification Reimbursement - Personnel Policy 4027
F.
Transportation Vendor - RFP Selection
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Holmes |
No
|
| T. Burns |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| M. Caparotta |
Aye
|
| J. Washington |
No
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
G.
Notice of Concern Action Plan
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Calendaring: Summer Board Retreat
June 21st
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Replace our June board meeting.
Reminder to complete your financial disclosure by May 15th.
Dr. Bressler shared the dashboards hadn't changed significantly and offered to answer any questions from board members.