DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Special Called - Tuesday July 28th, 2026 @5:30 PM

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 not present member
Dr. Brian Merritt present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Deborah Bridges present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome Call To Order

The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained at 6:00 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Actions

7-7-28-2026 James Fortune as 2026-27 Long-term Substitute at a total cost of $22,800

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

8-7-28-2026 Shavon Jenkins as Long-term Substitute at a total cost of $22,800

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

9-7-28-20206 Motion to approve Stephanie Caldwell as a Teacher at a total cost (salary and benefits) of $80,442.65

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

10-7-28-2026 Motion to approve Haley Guyton as Media Specialist/Librarian at a total cost (salary + benefits) of $80,632.86

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

11-7-28-2026 Mark Patrick as PEC Teacher at a total cost (salary+benefits) of $80,442.65

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

12-7-28-2026 Tyron Garnett as PEC Teacher at a total cost (salary + benefits) of $74,660.63

By: Deborah Bridges Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:38 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mrs. Wanda McKay Seconded by: Deborah Bridges

There was no notable discussion on the motion.