Approve the agenda as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday September 28th, 2021 @6:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Suzette Arnold | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Roberta Walker | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Marcus Vassell | not present member | ||
| Tamseel Syed | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Karen Shabazz | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
Ascertain a Quorum
Roll call of board members in attendance
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.
motion to approve agenda
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Roberta Walker
no objections
Motion to accept school leadership's recommendation to offer virtual learning for families from the period of Oct. 6 through Dec. 17 with a board action item for this request to be forthcoming.
By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Roberta Walker
no objections
Motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year 2020-21 as presented by our auditor.
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Roberta Walker
no objections
motion to accept the August financial report as presented with the understanding that the information is audited.
By: Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to accept the following employees for hire at DPA for special edu teacher $50,430, 4th grade 52,431, Middle school PE teacher $40,640, 4th grade teacher $54,277.03, counselor $50,430, seventh grade math teacher $60,340.39, paraprofessional $32,400, seventh grade science teacher $46,500, third grade teacher $52,396.80, eighth grade ELA teacher $50,430.
By: Roberta Walker Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
no objections
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order 6:39pm
School Leadership Report
HOS/Leadership Report:
Presented by Ms. Robinson
Virtual learning Aug 12- Aug 26
Complete re-authorization application
A series of grants have been completed
MAP for fall will be completed on 9.30.21, student participation rate ranged from 84%-98%
Milestones data shared for 2021 and a comparison of this data to 2019 data was compared.
The Milestones data will be disaggregated by grade band, teacher, and student.
Finance Report
Accounting firm representative. Mr. Sonaike, presented audit findings.
Two stage audit
Financial policies will be reviewed as it relates to internal controls while staff may be working virtually.
Ms. Wright is absent. The financial data key points will be presented by Ms. Wilhite..
Academic Report
Current enrollment is 555. This is anticipated to be the total for the October FTE count.
DPA is in the process of becoming a COVID19 testing site. The school should be prepared to start testing about the week of Oct. 11. Approximately 220 families and staff members have agreed to be tested weekly. The school also has the potential to earn money from the Dept.of Health for providing COVID-19 testing.
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The school would like to consider the option for virtual learning from Oct. 6- Nov. 10 due to the high positivity rate of the COVID19 virus.
Development Committee
The committee's draft proposal will be tabled until the next board meeting.
Public Comment
No public comments - orally or in writing
Any Other Business
no additional items for discussion
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.