Motion to adjourn by Dr. Merritt at 11:36 a.m.
By: Dr. Brian Merritt Seconded by: Dr. Lenise Bostic
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Academic Committee
Regular Meeting - Wednesday February 14th, 2024 @10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Roberta Walker | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Nikki Glover | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Evelyn Guyton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mr. Malcom Brown | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Jameeda Owens | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Brian Merritt | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| KetchiaWoods | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Roberta Walker at 10 am.
HOS/ Principals Reports
Personnel - Our contract has been accepted by DeKalb, 3 years renewal with 1 year probation. Probation corrective action plan has been submitted and approved by DCSD Dr. Bostic informed the committee of the plan and the charge for the committee moving forward. Emphasis is on staff attrition and increase # the number of certified staff.
New courses may be added to our curriculum for next school year to give our middle school students more opportunities for higher level classes.
Data Dashboard - Dr. Merritt discussed Lennections platform and the CCRPI
Core Subjects - begin the process of identifying resources needed for the 24-25 school year. The budget season has begun.
MTSS - Dr. Solomon reported that 100% of tier 2 and 3 students data has been uploaded to the system.
Exceptional Ed - 48 students currently being served
AVC/Technology - We have begun an E gaming club
Coaches Corner
Math - MIlestone testing will be April 17 - 29, 2024 for 3 - 8th grade students. There is concern that we do not have 1 to 1 computers. This poses difficulty for the testing environment in the building.
ELA - Science of Reading is the new curriculum coming down from the state.
Gifted
Professional Learning - February 16 and March 8 will be training on Lennections. Will work with ELA teachers,.
Next Meeting Date and Time
March 14, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Adjournment
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:36 am.
Motion to adjourn
By: Dr. Brian Merritt Seconded by: Dr. Lenise Bostic
There was no notable discussion on the motion.