Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors

August Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM CDT

The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All agenda items are informational unless otherwise denoted, though all committee reports require a vote for acceptance. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058)

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Caitlyn Scales 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Caitlyn Scales 1 m
  C. Approve the Minutes from July Meeting Approve Minutes Caitlyn Scales 1 m
     
  D. Prove What's Possible Discuss Caitlyn Scales 1 m
   

Purpose: Prove what's possible. 

 

Mission: Preparing each student with the academic skills and strength of character necessary for school and life success. 

 

Core Beliefs: 

  1. All children can learn at high levels
  2. College preparation begins in kindergarten
  3. Character development is key to excellent academic results. 
 
II. Finance 5:34 PM
  A. Review of month prior financials Discuss Janel Green 5 m
III. Academics 5:39 PM
  A. 2025-26 Board and Committee Meeting Calendars Vote Caitlyn Scales 15 m
   
  • 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar
  • 2025-26 Committee Meeting Calendars

 

GOOGLE DOC: 2025-2026 Laureate Academy Board Meeting Calendar 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19y8YhlSuW68qD0ZWB90xh38WLU8z-_7TcNpwsOZZ54M/edit?usp=sharing

 
  B. Head of School Update Discuss Claire Heckerman-Whitehead 15 m
  C. Update by Academic Committee Discuss Dr. Jahquille Ross 10 m
IV. Governance 6:19 PM
  A. 10 Year Celebration Discuss Caitlyn Scales 5 m
   
  • Update on items sent to Head of School
  • Set committee meeting date with appropriate staff
 
V. Closing Items 6:24 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Caitlyn Scales 1 m