Accept the agenda as presented
By: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite Seconded by: Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Saturday May 21st, 2022 @9:30 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Suzette Arnold | not present chair | ||
| Mrs. Roberta Walker | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Tamseel Syed | present member | 60 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Janelle Wilhite | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Karen Shabazz | not present secretary | ||
| Dr. Wanda Brooks-Long | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting will be called to the order.
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.
Items for Discussion
Academic Report -
Production of The Wiz Revue on Friday, May 20, 2022
AVC/PBL Survey - Review of Data
Review of GMAS Preliminary Data (3rd, 5th and 8th grade only)-100% student participation rate
Review of Spring 2022 MAP Data
Review of Extended Day Assessment Data-Please include metrics on the Academic Dashboard in June
Discussion regarding CTAE certification for students (specifically 6-8th grades)
Enrollment
Enrollment as of May 20, 2022 for 2021-22 school year is 523
Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year as of May 20, 2022 is 562.
Grade level breakdown:
Kindergarten - 56
1st - 66+
2nd - 62
3rd - 62
4th - 64
5th - 62
6th - 64
7th - 61
8th - 65
Brief Overview of the Charter School Career Day Event on May 10, 2022.
Operations/Facilities Report
Discussion regarding Summer and ongoing projects
Kitchen Equipment needs - 2 freezers, kitchen warming unit
Building needs - French drain, roof replacement options, outside cooling tower needs to be replaced (DCSD), middle school HVAC system, fencing, potential safety hazard - hill on grounds, painting, inventory and storage cleanup
Nutrition - training is taking place
Fire Drill - successful
Human Capital Management report:
Discussion regarding proposed new hires and promotions
Discussion regarding vacancies, non-returning staff, resignations
Introduction of Candy Yu, Interim CFO
System Assessments have begun
HOS Report
Programming Plans and Goals for the 2022-23 School Year (Powerpoint presentation)
Board Action Forms- Reviewed list of Board Action forms that will be presented for consideration at the May Board Meeting. All information has been emailed to Board Members. Supporting documents will be placed in the board documents on Monday, May 23, 2022
Finance - No report at this time; Final Budget presentation will occur at the Governing Board meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Governance Committee-No report at this time. The committee will meet on Monday, May 23, 2022
Development Committee - Met on Wednesday, May 17, 2022
Introduction of new members and discussion regarding fundraisers for 2022-23 took place.
Executive Session
Personnel matter
Real Estate
Motion to move to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 11:31 a.m.
By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Tamseel Syed
The meeting Governing Board meeting will include:
Consent Agenda
Development Committee Report
Academic Committee Report
Governance Committee Report
5. The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:23 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Tamseel Syed Seconded by: Mrs. Janelle Wilhite
There was no notable discussion on the motion.