2024-2025 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:

August 17, 2022

(Approved Minutes 8-17)

July 20, 2022

November 16, 2022

March 16, 2022

(Approved Minutes 3-16)

January 18, 2023

(Approved Minutes 1-18)

April 17, 2023

July 19, 2023

(Approved Minutes 7-19)

May 17, 2023

November 15,2023

July 17, 2024

November 20, 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

  • TBA

    Acting Board Chair and Appointed Representative of Sentate Education Committee Chair

  • Toby Comeaux

    Appointed by DCFS

  • Ethan Melancon

    Louisiana Department of Education

    emelancon@thrivebr.org

  • Scott Gaudin

    House Education Chairman

    sgaudin@thrivebr.org

  • Hillar Moore

    East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney

    hmoore@thrivebr.org

  • Andrea O'konski

    East Baton Rouge Parish School System

    aokonski@thrivebr.org

  • TBA

    Appointed Representative from the Governor’s Office

  • Theron McGhee

    Thrive Academy Staff Representative

    tmcghee@thrivebr.org

  • Adonica Pelichet-Duggan

    LDOE Designee

Meet Our Leadership Team

  • Paul Sampson

    Superintendent

  • Melanie Holmes

    Principal

  • Brooke Mitchell

    Assistant Principal

  • Kendrick Cooper

    Instructional Specialist

    Head Track and Field Coach

  • Joshua White

    Instructional Specialist

  • Jeremy Hamlet

    Director of Exceptional Student Services

  • Devon Breaux

    Athletic Director

    Head Football Coach

    Quest for Success

  • Henry Harris

    Dean of Students

  • Lauren Gonzales

    School Counselor

  • Chelsea Trice

    Director of Behavioral Health

  • Mark Pollard

    Registrar

    Data Manager

  • Dr. Eric Raby

    Director of Admissions

  • Tia Williams

    Chief Operating Officer

    Custodian of Record

  • Leslie Austin

    Director of Human Resources

  • James Pounders

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Rakeshia Rideau

    Procurement Specialist

  • Cedric Wilson

    Technology Specialist

  • Cassandra Spears

    Cafeteria Manager

Meet Residential Leadership Team

  • Cody Haralson

    Residential Director

  • Tierra Harrison

    Assistant Residential Director

  • Shannon Comery

    Assistant Residential Director

  • Maurice Vance

    Assistant Residential Director

  • Reynard Douglas

    Residential Dean of Students