motion to approve agenda as presented, made by Mr. Syed, second by Mr. Vassell
no objections
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Emergency Called Meeting - Monday August 9th, 2021 @6:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanda McKay | not present member | ||
| Suzette Arnold | not present chair | ||
| Roberta Walker | not present vice-chair | ||
| Marcus Vassell | not present member | ||
| Tamseel Syed | not present member | ||
| Janelle Wilhite | not present Treasurer | ||
| Karen Shabazz | not present secretary |
Approval of Agenda
The committee approves the agenda items.
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order. Roll call to ascertain board quorum for the meeting.
Other Business
no other business to discuss
Health and Safety Issues at DPA
State of Health report by Ms. Pettis
As of July 28, Dekalb (30032 zip code) is in the 8.4% positivity rate.
Technology is being distributed to students
Currently 15 confirmed COVID-19 individuals
All 6th graders were quarantined due to one confirmed case at this grade level.
The entire 4th, 5th, 8th grades are being quarantined due to positive cases within their grade levels.
There is one kindergarten student who has tested positive.
For two weeks, Aug 12-26, all students will be virtual. Teachers will continue to come to school. They will teach virtually from the DPA building.
MAP testing will be moved to a later date within the testing window. Students who elect virtual instruction will come into the building in cohorts to take the MAP test.
Parents will be sent a survey no later than August 10 asking them to choice between in-person or virtual learning. Survey is to be returned by August 12.
The Board is asking Ms. Pettis for a contingency plan as to how cases of COVID-19 in growing numbers will be handled in the future. Ms. Pettis will provide this information by August 20.
motion to accept the virtual safety plan put forth by Ms. Pettis beginning on Aug 12 with planned returned date of Aug 26 as made by Ms. Shabazz, second by Ms. McKay
no objections
motion to amend the agenda to add executive session to discuss a personnel matter made by Ms. Shabazz, second Mr Vassell
no objections
motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters made by Ms. Wilhite.
no objections
motion to end executive session and return to regular meeting made by Ms. Shabazz, second by Mr. Syed.
no objections
motion to adjourn meeting at 8:07pm, made by Mr. Syed, second by Ms. McKay
no objections.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:07 pm
Motion to adjourn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.