DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Emergency Meeting - Wednesday January 28th, 2026 @6:00 PM
Meeting Agenda
Welcome Call To Order 1 minutes
Approval of Agenda 5 minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
Action form # 4-1-2027
Subject: Charter Renewal Vendor 21 CoBalt
Cost: $ 33,000 invoiced quarterly ($9,900)
Initiated by: Dr. Bostic, Head of Schools
Staff Contact: Dr. Bostic, Head of Schools
Action form # 1-1-27-2026
Subject: Bulldog Learning Lounge
Cost: Not to exceed $ 22,040.00
Initiated by: Brian Merritt CAO
Staff Contact: Middle School Principal Malcolm Brown
Action form # 50-1-27-2026
Subject: Recommendation to approve 2026-27 & 2027-28 Academic Calendar
Cost: $ 0
Initiated by:Brian Merritt CAO
Staff Contact: Angela Rodgers
Action form # 3-1-27-2026
Subject: Kindercamp Summer Enrichment
Cost: Not to exceed $5625
Initiated by: Brian Merritt CAO
Staff Contact: Principal Malcolm Brown & Principal Robert Whigham
Action form # 2-1-27-2026
Subject: Summer Bridge Program
Cost: Not to exceed $ 59,100
Initiated by: Brian Merritt CAO
Staff Contact: Principal Malcolm Brown & Principal Robert Whigham
Action form #30-1-27-2026
Subject: November 2025 Financials
Cost: $0.00
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 31-1-27-2026
Subject: Vender Payments Over $5,000 November 2025
Cost: $709,409.70
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 32-1-27-2026
Subject: December Financials 2025
Cost: $0.00
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 33-1-27-2026
Subject: Vendor Payments Over $5,000 December 2025
Cost: $881,747.23
Initiated by: Dr. Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 34-1-27-2026
Subject: Kasita McCloud Salary Adjustment 2025-26 School Year
Cost: $2,690.44 ($2,206.61 Salary + $483.53 Benefits)
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 35-1-27-2026
Subject:Devonna Holland Salary Adjustment 2025-26 School Year
Cost: $17,903.97 ($14,686.22 Salary + $3,217.75 Benefits)
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 36-1-27-2026
Subject: Revised Salary Scales to begin 2026-27 Fiscal Year
Cost: $0.00
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 53-1-27-2026
Subject: Compensation Policy
Cost: $0.00
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO
Action form # 51-1-21-2026
Subject: MOU Between GaDOE, DCS,DPA
Cost: $0.00
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Action form # 07-1-27-2026
Subject: Roneika Martin Elementary School Counselor 2025-2026 School Year
Cost: $86,855.67 ($65,215.34 Salary + $21,640.33 Benefits)
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Princpal Robert Whigham
Action form # 05-1-27-2026
Subject: Brandon McClean
Cost: $66,663.67 ($48,249.60 Salary + $18,414.07 Benefits)
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Principal Malcolm Brown
Action form # 06-1-27-2026
Subject: Tiffany Carter Middle School Counselor 2025-2026 School Year
Cost: $85,750.60 ($64,311.25 Salary + $21,439.35 Benefits)
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Principal Malcolm Brown
Action form # 52-1-27-2026
Subject: PLC @ Work Summit
Cost: $8,613.33
Initiated by: Dr.Bostic Head Of Schools
Staff Contact: Ms.Lee CFO