Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Dr. Lenise Bostic
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 @6:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Bridget Robinson | not present secretary | ||
| Mrs. Roberta Walker | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Wanda McKay | not present member | ||
| Dr. Lenise Bostic | not present ex-officio | ||
| Diane Mingo | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Lakia Shelton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained at 6:37 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Board Action Form : 1-2-28-2026
Recommendation to approve the hire of 3rd Grade Math Teacher, D'Andre Parks for the 2025-2026 school year.
Total Cost: $81,870.78 (Salary $61,137.06 + Benefits $20,733.73)
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Motion to approve the January 28, 2026, meeting minutes.
By: Diane Mingo Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve the February 26, 2026, Emergency Board Meeting Minutes.
By: Diane Mingo Seconded by: Lakia Shelton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to approve the February 28,2026, Board Work Session Minutes
By: Diane Mingo Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Academic Committee Report
The Academic Committee reported on various updates, including enrollment numbers (475 students), special education services, and DPA's Targeted Support and Improvement status and plan for improvement. The committee also discussed the hiring of a new 3rd grade teacher, Ms. DeAndre Parks, and noted that 80 students are participating in the Bulldog Learning Lounge, with a focus on ELA writing standards in preparation for the Georgia Milestones test.
Governance Committee Report
The Governance Committee also met on February 25th to discuss the board dashboard and upcoming Charter Schools Conference, though no specific actions were taken during that meeting.
Finance Committee Report
The board reviewed financial updates from a February 23rd finance committee meeting, reporting year-to-date revenue of $5.77 million (over budget by $816,000) and expenses of $5.6 million (over budget by $620,000), resulting in an operating surplus of $200,718. The annual projections indicate a surplus of $208,556, with the school maintaining strong cash reserves of $4.6 million equivalent to 173 days of operations.
The board reviewed and approved vendor payments over $5,000 for January 2026 totaling $830,121.98. They specifically discussed a payment to a previous finance consultant/vendor, clarifying that it did not exceed the originally approved amount and was made in two installments on November 14th and January 14th.
Motion to approve Board Action form 33-3-3-2026 Vendor Payments over $5,000 at a total cost of $830,121.98
By: Diane Mingo Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No stakeholders commented
Executive Session
Motion to move to Executive Session at 6:57 p.m.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to return to the regular session from the Executive Session at 7:23 p.m.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Lenise Bostic.
By: Lakia Shelton Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to accept the appointment of Brian Merritt as Interim Head of Schools
By: Lakia Shelton Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Diane Mingo
There was no notable discussion on the motion.