Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:47 a.m.
By: Mr. Malcom Brown Seconded by: Vanetta Vincent Richard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Academic Committee
Regular Meeting - Wednesday August 13th, 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 |
| Dr. Brian Merritt | not present member | ||
| Dr. Mikka Solomon | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Brangela West | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Vanetta Vincent Richard | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 by Roberta Walker.
Next Meeting Date and Time
September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Principals/HOS Report
Human Resources - Mr. Brown - Shanice White will be recommended for the middle school counseling position. Salary and benefits total $93,000.07
Vacant positions are: 2 special education teachers ( substitute teachers have been secured) and elementary principal.
Budget - Title II budget has been exhausted with Super Saturday for teachers scheduled for August 16, 2025.
Innovation Team - there is no written response to the meeting held in June.
Special Education - Dr. Solomon - 2 LTSEs, a speech therapist have been assigned to serve DPA. DCSD will also be assigning a speech paraprofessional to work with DPA. Dr. Solomon has worked with them to schedule IEP meetings. 43 students are currently being served and 21 speech only students. Dr. Solomon and Dr. Merritt will implement a process to monitor the Progress Monitoring procedures.
MTSS - Ms. West - 63 students are in Tier I and Tier II MTSS process. 5 students are moving on to PEC evaluation.
Other Academic Concerns
2025-2026 Academic Excellence Committee Goals
- Establish and communicate a vision for Academic Excellence: Ensuring the entire board and the school leadership share a unified vision. Develop a road map to achieve that vision.
- Monitoring and Overseeing Academic Performance: Measuring academic results against the goals outlined in our charter and fostering a culture of academic excellence. Track various metrics, including performance on standardized tests as well as in house assessments.
- Promote Professional Development: Ensure that teachers and staff have access to ongoing professional development opportunities that align with the school's mission and goals. This includes workshops, training sessions, and collaborative learning communities to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
DPA accreditation process has begun. Dr. Bostic presented a Cognia course which must be completed by all staff who will be involved.
We are awaiting the final approval of the CSIP
Chief Academic Officer Report
DATA Dashboard - GMAS data was presented by grade level. Data has been used to address deficient areas of teaching and learning. The academic data will be presented to the board.
Academic Coaches - Vincent Richard and Guyton - MAP testing has been interrupted because of internet issues. Schedule has been adjusted to get all students tested. IReady diagnostics are ongoing. Amira will be used to test reading fluency. Training is upcoming
MAP and GKIDS in progress
Professional Learning - Super Saturday, August 16, 2025
Academic Resources - processes for ordering materials was discussed by Dr. Bostic. Resources needed for academic instruction are ordered
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:47 a.m.
Motion to adjourn
By: Mr. Malcom Brown Seconded by: Vanetta Vincent Richard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.