DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

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

Meeting Summary of Actions

Meeting Summary

The Governing Board met on Tuesday July 28th, 2026 @5:30 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 12 minutes long meeting. Present: Ms. KathyAnn Young, Mrs. Wanda McKay, Dr. Brian Merritt, Deborah Bridges Not Present: Diane Mingo, Lakia Shelton

The members considered the following items:

  1. Welcome Call To Order
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Actions

The committee considered 7 motions, of which 7 passed, and 0 failed:

  1. Approve the agenda as submitted (passed)
  2. 7-7-28-2026 James Fortune as 2026-27 Long-term Substitute at a total cost of $22,800 (passed)
  3. 8-7-28-2026 Shavon Jenkins as Long-term Substitute at a total cost of $22,800 (passed)
  4. 9-7-28-20206 Motion to approve Stephanie Caldwell as a Teacher at a total cost (salary and benefits) of $80,442.65 (passed)
  5. 10-7-28-2026 Motion to approve Haley Guyton as Media Specialist/Librarian at a total cost (salary + benefits) of $80,632.86 (passed)
  6. 11-7-28-2026 Mark Patrick as PEC Teacher at a total cost (salary+benefits) of $80,442.65 (passed)
  7. 12-7-28-2026 Tyron Garnett as PEC Teacher at a total cost (salary + benefits) of $74,660.63 (passed)

The meeting adjourned at 6:38PM