2023-2024 Thrive Academy Board Meeting Schedule
The anticipated Board Meeting Schedule for the SY22-23 reflects an every 4 months rotation.
Beginning July 2022 – March 2023. Meeting will be held the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
DATES:
July 20, 2022
November 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
April 16, 2024
July 17, 2024
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Leslie Austin or Tia Williams at 225-367-6855 or laustin@thriveb.org or twiliams@thrivebr.org, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Pursuant to the requirements of La. R.S. 42:7, matters not included on the agenda posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will not be considered unless the board members present vote unanimously to add the item to the agenda.
Thrive Academy Board Members
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TBA
Acting Board Chair and Appointed Representative of Sentate Education Committee Chair
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Toby Comeaux
Appointed by DCFS
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Ethan Melancon
Louisiana Department of Education
emelancon@thrivebr.org
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Scott Gaudin
House Education Chairman
sgaudin@thrivebr.org
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Hillar Moore
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney
hmoore@thrivebr.org
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Andrea O'konski
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
aokonski@thrivebr.org
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TBA
Appointed Representative from the Governor’s Office
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Theron McGhee
Thrive Academy Staff Representative
tmcghee@thrivebr.org
Meet Our Leadership Team
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Paul Sampson
Superintendent
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Melanie Holmes
Principal
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Brooke Mitchell
Assistant Principal
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Kendrick Cooper
Instructional Specialist
Head Track and Field Coach
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Joshua White
Instructional Specialist
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Jeremy Hamlet
Director of Exceptional Student Services
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Devon Breaux
Athletic Director
Head Football Coach
Quest for Success
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Henry Harris
Dean of Students
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Lauren Gonzales
School Counselor
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Chelsea Trice
Director of Behavioral Health
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Mark Pollard
Registrar
Data Manager
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Dr. Eric Raby
Director of Admissions
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Tia Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Custodian of Record
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Leslie Austin
Director of Human Resources
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James Pounders
Chief Financial Officer
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Rakeshia Rideau
Procurement Specialist
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Cedric Wilson
Technology Specialist
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Cassandra Spears
Cafeteria Manager
Meet Residential Leadership Team
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Cody Haralson
Residential Director
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Tierra Harrison
Assistant Residential Director
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Shannon Comery
Assistant Residential Director
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Maurice Vance
Assistant Residential Director
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Reynard Douglas
Residential Dean of Students