Motion to adjourn
By: Melba Smith Seconded by: Selina Dukes-Walton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Academic Committee
Regular Meeting - Wednesday August 21st, 2019 @1:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Estes | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Roberta Walker | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Selina Dukes-Walton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Veronica Grant | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Melba Smith | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Carla Pettis | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order at 1:05 p.m. by Roberta Walker.
Goal Setting and Academic Priorities for 2019-2020
We will set our academic goals for the 2019-2020 school year. The goals will reflect the directives given in the Charter Amendment which gave several directives.
- We will increase the number of students who score in levels 3 and 4 in all core subject areas by at least 3%. (DPA is striving for 10%) This will also decrease the number of level 1 students.
- We will establish a Professional Learning goal
- The Data Dash Board will be fully functioning to the board and must be a priority this year.
The goals will be shared with the board in September after we have an opportunity to analyze all data and write SMART goals.
Data Review and Update of Dashboard
Ms. Strickland was not present at the meeting so we tabled our discussion of the Otis Data Dashboard.
Review of Summer School Activities
Summer School information was shared in the July Board meeting but will be available if needed.
Other Academic Concerns
We are gathering information and considering securing Kelly Gunn of KMG Teacher Development to conduct Professional Learning during the 2019-20 year. The subject areas will be (1) Differentiated Instruction and Planning and (2) Leadership Training and Development.
We need to purchase the Vision Boards for the remainder of the classrooms in Kindergarten - 4th.
A Spanish curriculum is needed. The one we are using has had a significant price increase. We are presently seeking quotes from vendors.
Next Meeting Date and Time
September 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:50 pm