Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic year calendars
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Robert Whigham
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Academic Committee
Regular Meeting - Wednesday January 21st, 2026 @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 |
| Vanetta Vincent Richard | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Robert Whigham | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Tiffany Carter | not present member |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Roberta Walker at 10:05 a.m
HOS/Principal's Report
Enrollment - 480 students. retaining students must be a priority. Our social worker has been made aware of our continuous drop in enrollment.
Special Education - 34 IEP meetings have been completed this year. All IEP's are up-to-date. Progress monitoring is reviewed weekly. We are using Gold Book. 44 students are currently in the program. 22 speech students
MTSS - 67 students in the process. MAP scores show significant growth. Progress monitoring is ongoing.
AVC - Live streaming of the Bulldog of the month, Bulldog news. The PBIS Team is working on a program.
Other Academic Concerns - Dr. Bostic discussed the implications of the TSI list for DPA. The MOU between DPA, DSCD and The State of GA has been signed. It outlines the requirements of our school while on the list.
QSR meeting was scheduled
Law suit with DCSD mediation is scheduled
HR- Mr. Brown noted that we will need to hire 2 counselors- recommendations are Tiffany Carter- middle school and Rhonika Martin - elementary
5th grade ELA teacher - Brandon McClean who has been subbing in 5th grade.
We still need 2 long term subs and a technology assistant
Recommendation to hire Charter renewal vendor- 21 CoBalt. Total = $33,000 to be invoiced quarterly for $9,900
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Robert Whigham
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Adjournment
11:26 a.m.
Coaches Corner
Testing - Iready Dianostic begins February 9. MAP March 16-27, Access for ESOL students January 27- February 27
We have 22 students in Gifted program
Professional Learning - Super Saturday is coming up. Focus will be on Building Students Stamina in Writing Process. Teachers are engaged in peer observations. PLC focus calendar is presented to teachers weekly.
Literacy - Proposal for Summer School 2026 presented and passed. Propose budget not to exceed $59,100. Proposal for Summer Kindercamp presented and passed. Proposed budget not to exceed $5,625.
Math
Recommendation ofr Kinercamp Summer Enrichment. Total cost $5,625= 2,250 for 3 paraprofessionals and $3,375 for 3 teachers
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Vanetta Vincent Richard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Recommendation for Summer Bridge Program. Total cost not to exceed $59,100.00 = $3,600 for 2 paraprofessionals, $37,800 for 14 general ed teachers, $5,400 for 2 special ed teachers, $6,000 for 2 administrators, $1,800 for school nurse and $4,500 for supplies and materials.
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Robert Whigham
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Next Meeting Date and Time
February 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:26 a.m.
Motion to adjourn
By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Mr. Malcom Brown
There was no notable discussion on the motion.