DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Academic Committee

Regular Meeting - Tuesday June 18th, 2024 @1:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Mrs. Roberta Walker present chair 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 not present member
KetchiaWoods not present member
Renee Solomon not present member
Nikki Glover not present member
Dr. Mikka Solomon present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Roberta Walker at 1:30 p.m.

HOS/ Principals Reports

Teaching Personnel - Recommendations for hire were approved by the committee. They include: Denise Johnson - instructional coach; Rhomeika Murphy- Counselor; Jasmine Pittman - teacher; Shan Jones- nurse; Jarielle Gibson- teacher; Sanquisa Bradley- paraprofessional; Jada Jones- teacher. All candidates information to be forwarded to the Board via Dropbox by Thursday, June 20, 2024. We are still in need of 3 elementary and 3 middle school teachers.

Core subjects - Summer school is going well. Over 200 students signed up. Attendance has been over 100 daily. Staff has been adjusted accordingly. The theme is " Our Sustainable City." This theme will continue as the first PLB for the 24-25 school year.

AVC/Technology

MTSS

Exceptional Ed - Dr. Solomon reported that all IEP meetings are up to date. During the June 17-18th leadership retreat Dr. Felton presented. The focus was on how to monitor special education teachers.

Other Academic concerns

Coaches Corner

Professional Learning - Professional Learning Communities are being formed to look at the instructional program and will function through out the year. Focus on Learning by Doing.


Next Meeting Date and Time

July 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:19 p.m.

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Mr. Malcom Brown

There was no notable discussion on the motion.