motion to adjourn the meeting at11:30 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 June 18th, 2025 @10:00 AM
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 |
| Mr. Malcom Brown | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Jameeda Owens | not present member | ||
| Dr. Brian Merritt | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Mikka Solomon | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Denise Johnson | not present member | ||
| Mrs. Brangela West | not present member | ||
| Ms. Staci Dent | not present member | ||
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m.
HOS/Principals Report
Human Resources Update The following candidates were presented and approved for hire:
Marian Bangura Elementary Teacher; U'Neque Brakes- Elementary teacher; M. Pamela Basye- Special Ed teacher; Clent Ingram- Middle School teacher; Chloe McCray - Elementary teacher; Kristin Gaither - paraprofessional; Anthony Brooks- Resource Officer
Budget - discussion of the subscriptions that the school will purchase. School will investigate the NWEA contract. We may be able to use the DeKalb subscription at no cost. We are looking into the purchase of the dyslexia screener that is now required by the state.
Special Education - All IEP's are up-to-date. Some students have been referred for testing by the DCSD speech department. Moving forward the progress monitoring will be populated for teachers by Solomon
MTSS -
Innovation Team - We are waiting for the response letter from the last visit.
Other Academic Concerns - Cell phone policy is being developed. We will implement the no cell phones or personal electronic devices usage policy at the beginning of the 25-26 school year.
Leadership retreat was very successful.
Coaches Corners
Testing Update - students have been retested and the results of students not passing is
3rd grade - 30 students
5th grade - 25 students
8th grade - 30 students
Next Meeting Date and Time
July 16, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Adjournment
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Motion to adjourn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.