Motion to adjourn
By: Selina Dukes-Walton Seconded by: Melba Smith
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Academic Committee
Regular Meeting - Thursday February 21st, 2019 @1:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Estes | not present member | ||
| Mrs. Roberta Walker | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Selina Dukes-Walton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Veronica Grant | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Melba Smith | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Carla Pettis | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order, by Roberta Walker at 1:00 p.m.
Data Dash Board Update
Otus Data Management System - Mrs. Strickland has been in communication with Otus company. She has asked that Delmar upload the students name into the system, which he assures will be done by the end of the day Friday. Mrs. Grant has uploaded the MAP and by weekly tests data. Once these tasks are complete we will be able to create the dashboard as an XL document. The Otus system will be able to import data from Infinite Campus once the students' info is uploaded. Board members will be given login access to the dashboard.
Dr. Brown was not able to work with us on the dashboard that the board had looked at. Since we will be able to access info through the Otus system we will not use the previously commissioned dashboard.
Summer School Programs
Summer Programs will be held June 10th - June 21st.
Estimated cost
Kindercamp $11,711.00 - 60 students; 3 teachers and 3 paraprofessionals
Summer Bridge $11,929.25 - 60 students; 5 teachers
Summer professional development for teacher training in PBL /Magnify Learning will be June 23rd - 27th. The EDCA, 2 instructional coaches and 4 classroom teachers will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana. The estimated cost will be $10,469.00
Other Academic Concerns
There is an increased awareness that our school must address the social emotional needs of our students. Discipline issues are on the rise, many students are being referred to the principal and assistant principal because these students are stopping the teacher from being able to teach. Some suggestions were given during the meeting such: collect data points, what kinds of problems are the teachers referring. Ensure that the teachers have followed the school wide Progressive discipline plan with fidelity. We will search for a mental health service that may be interested in becoming a partner.
We need a counselor added to the staff; 1 for middle school and 1 for elementary.
We may need to consider adding a Dean of Students position. That person will be in charge of student discipline. If not Dean of Students then perhaps add an In-school suspension position. This discussion will continue at our next meeting.
Textbooks will be on display in March for consideration for adoption. Social Studies K-8 and Reading for 6th - 8th.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Adjourment
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:26 pm