DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Academic Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday July 15th, 2020 @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
Veronica Grant present member On Time At Adjournment
Melba Smith present member On Time At Adjournment
Carla Pettis present member On Time At Adjournment
Lakeisha Strickland present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment
Karen Shabazz present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:06 p.m. by Roberta Walker.

Professional Learning

Virtual Training - by Cross and Dots- offers one full day of training for teachers during pre-planning then will follow up every other week. The cost is $6,500.

D3 - teachers have completed this course. The teachers that were trained will serve as the math committee going forward.

Sharpe Sessions - we would like to have more conversation with this company to see how their service enhances with our current model of instruction and curriculum.

Next Meeting Date and Time

August 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.

Adjourment

Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

By: Melba Smith Seconded by: Carla Pettis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Academic Concerns

Virtual Learning Plan

Daily Schedule - discussion around the expectations of teacher synchronous and asynchronous lessons. 45 minute intervals with breaks in between subjects.

School Year Calendar - the new calendar has been approved by the board

Distribution of computers - parents will sign technology agreements. Starting on July 27th, one grade level at a time will be invited to the school for pick up. Textbooks will be distributed at that time also.

Teacher Computers - Per Mr. Whittingham the teacher computers that we currently have are the most capable for the job they are expected to do. We do need to to upgrade them to a newer model as we have more funds accessible for this purpose.

Instructional Materials needed to begin school - Super Kids reading materials -for K - 2nd grade $6677.61

Gallopade Social Studies digital program for K - 8th grades- $9,137.05.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:50 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Melba Smith Seconded by: Carla Pettis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.