Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order at 6:37 pm

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Acertain a Quorum

Roll call of present board members. There is a quorum.

Head of School Report

The school leader reports on the status of the school.

July academic highlights

9 teachers attended new teacher orientation

professional development on PBL and AVC from June 21- June 30

A week of preplanning for instructional staff

Operational Highlights

Teachers' lounge has new cabinets and countertops, table/dining area

dead trees on property have been removed

The grounds have been pressure washed

Vacancies:

Currently 7 openings

Mitigating Strategies (COVID 19)

masks are required

physical distancing

contact tracing as needed

6 school/student assistants have been re-hired

The Dekalb community currently has a high level of spread.

Levels of Mitigation (based on cases at DPA)

specific behaviors for student and staff behavior outlined based on the number of individuals with DPA who have contracted COVID19.

Should 25 or more students have COVID19, the school will have virtual instruction for all students. Teachers may or may not teach within the school building.

Enrollment

579 students enrolled. Currently, "no show" students have not been removed from the enrollment data.

Academic Plans

Power of Academic Recovery plan and Power Hour have begun.

Saturday School is still planned for first and second semester.

Report from Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on Wednesday July 21st, 2021 @5:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 59 minutes long meeting. Present: Janelle Wilhite, Suzette Arnold, Susan Wright Not Present: Carla Pettis The members considered the following items: 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approve Minutes 4. Review June Financial Statements 5. Update on Investment Options 6. Audit Update/Status 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment The committee considered 3 motions, of which 3 passed, and 0 failed: 1. I make a motion that we call the meeting to order at 6:00pm (passed) 2. Approve the agenda as submitted (passed) 3. I make a motion that we approve the minutes from the last meeting (passed) The meeting adjourned at 4:11PM

The finance committee has not met since its last meeting.

Ms. Wright will present financial reports.

The information presented has not been reviewed by the finance committee.

Approved for Title I for July

$437,209 revenue for July

DPA has applied for $1.6 million from ESSER III funds from DCSD plus Cares Act II funds for $734,035 ESSER III is a reimbursable grant. If approved, the funds would need to be spent within two years.

The Board accepts the report and financial information as presented with the understanding that the information has not been discussed and vetted by the finance committee.

Report from Academic Committee

The Academic Committee met on Wednesday July 14th, 2021 @1:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 43 minutes long meeting. Present: Roberta Walker, Carla Pettis, Karen Shabazz, Melba Smith, Veronica Grant, Viola Blackshear, Jasmine Foster Not Present: none The members considered the following items: 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Principal's Report 3. Academic Coach's Corner 4. Next Meeting Date and Time 5. Adjournment The committee considered 0 motions, of which 0 passed, and 0 failed: The meeting adjourned at 1:33 PM

Academic Report as presented by Dr. Blackshear

Saturday school (3-8th students)- virtual for 10 weeks

Summer School- in person, 151 students completed the program

Data presented for math and reading results from summer and Saturday school.

Governing Board Minutes

The Governing Board met on Monday July 26th, 2021 @6:30 PM for what was scheduled to be a 2 hours and 42 minutes long meeting. Present: Wanda McKay, Suzette Arnold, Roberta Walker, Karen Shabazz, Janelle Wilhite Not Present: Marcus Vassell, Tamseel Syed The members considered the following items: 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Approval of the Meeting and Consent Agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from Governing Board 4. Election of DPA Board of Directors 5. Head of School Report 6. Any Other Business 7. Public Comment 8. Executive Session 9. Adjournment The committee considered 12 motions, of which 12 passed, and 0 failed: 1. move to accept the agenda as presented (passed) 2. motion to accept consent agenda (passed) 3. motion to approve the Success Maker purchase in the amount of $2,500. (passed) 4. move to accept the minutes as presented (passed) 5. motion to accept the HOS report as presented (passed) 6. motion to postpone the board retreat until the earliest possible date all board members and HOS are able to meet. (passed) 7. motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters. (passed) 8. motion to exit executive session and return to regular meeting (passed) 9. motion to extend the referral bonus excluding members of administration, temporary employees, and vendors only for the 11 current vacancies. (passed) 10. motion to approve the invoice to the GA Charter School Association in the amount of $8,450 for the crafting the charter renewal document. (passed) 11. motion to extend the contract of Dr. Blackshear as the interim assistant principal for 90 days or until the position is permanently filled. (passed) 12. motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:44pm (passed) The meeting adjourned at 8:46PM

Governance Updates from Mr. Syed:

Board elections held..

Board will have training with Ms. Falco on Aug. 28

Committees to compile three goals.

Meeting with authorized to be held virtually on Sept. 2, 9:30am-11am

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

NO COMMENTS SHARED BY STAKEHOLDERS.

Executive Session

To discuss personnel matters. Act ethically and with integrity to only discuss personnel matters.

Any Other Business

Action Items:

School assistants to be hired-

special education paraprofessional. DPA has earned this position. This position is funded by Dekalb Co. schools.

7th grade science teacher- replacement teacher

Coach- replacement position

School assistants- additional support for students during COVID19 environment. Continuation after 8 weeks is contingent upon approval for Cares Funds.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 pm

Development Committee

Development and Marketing report presented by Ms. Watkins

Dashboard: (July) Goals have been set. They will be reviewed to ensure they are in line with the school's budget.

Amazon Smile contribution- $5 received

In-Kind contribution valued at $14,663 for health/wellness related curriculum needs.

MOU Health MPowers

PAHL- the program will return to DPA this school year

Summary Form will be used moving forward for MOUs to share info with the board and shareholders

. Back to School drive provided supplies to DPA via two partners- Atlanta Jeep and Sanitizing Services

Governor's Emergency Education Relief II- DPA is working to submit a proposal for this grant. In the future, all MOUs and/or contracts need to be submitted to the board from approval prior to being signed by DPA.