DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Academic Committee

Regular Meeting - Wednesday July 13th, 2022 @1:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Roberta Walker present chair On Time At Adjournment
Melba Smith present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long present member On Time At Adjournment
Suzette Arnold not present member
Wanda McKay present member On Time At Adjournment
Nikki Glover not present member
Tylina Swinger present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Roberta Walker at 3:30 p.m..

AP and Coaches Corner

Data Dashboard

ELA

Math

Professional Development -The professional learning units are being prepared so that teachers will have a full week of face-to-face delivery on such topics as CPR, Sexual harassment, Active Shooter drill, child abuse, TKES, LKES, RTI, and direct instruction


Next Meeting Date and Time

August 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

HOS and Principal's Report

The HOS and principal will give academic progress of the school - New teacher orientation for 25 teachers is going on now. There will be Professional Learning for all teachers July 25 - 30. All textbooks have been ordered and on schedule for delivery before school begins on August 1st.

Search for Principal Update and Plan - Ms. Smith is functioning in the position of interim principal. We will begin interviews for principal position July 22. The panel on interviewers will consist of administrators, teachers, parents and board members. There will be a slate of candidates ready to present to the board at the August Board meeting.

Core Subjects - Student handbook and the School Safety Plan are ready for Board review. Master schedule is being worked on by Mr. Dennis. We will ask Dr. Blackshear to assist with the development of the master schedule.

AVC/Technology

Exceptional Education

Other Academic Concerns - Positions to be hired are gifted, paraprofessionals, building assistants and EIP teachers.

We will purchase the Rosetta Stone curriculum for the Spanish teacher to use during the 2022-23 school year.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:10 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Melba Smith Seconded by: Tylina Swinger

There was no notable discussion on the motion.