Approve the agenda as submitted
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Public budget hearing 1 - Friday May 15th, 2026 @9:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. KathyAnn Young | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Wanda McKay | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Diane Mingo | not present member | ||
| Lakia Shelton | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Shaundra Boyd | not present member | ||
| Roberta Walker | not present member | ||
| Dr. Brian Merritt | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained at 9 a.m.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as submitted
By: Ms. KathyAnn Young Seconded by: Lakia Shelton
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
There were no comments or questions about the budget by the public or any stakeholders.
Budget Hearing 1
This meeting was a public budget hearing for DeKalb Preparatory Academy's 2026-2027 budget, where Ms. Lee presented revenue projections including QBE earnings of $9.035 million for the current year and $9.7 million for the next fiscal year, along with expenditure details including staff salaries, benefits, and equipment needs. Key budget changes included a $518,000 increase in salaries and benefits due to staff re-approval and certification requirements, and an increase in the new hire retention cap from $350,000 to $450,000. During the budget discussion period, inquires about facility needs, specifically regarding the water tower, to which Ms. Lee confirmed that no such request was anticipated based on current facility budget allocations.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:27 am
Motion to adjourn
By: Lakia Shelton Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay
There was no notable discussion on the motion.