Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to order by the committee chair at 10:00 AM

Approval of Agenda

So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approve Minutes

DEVELOPMENT ACTION ITEMS

Grants Administration - Tamara Cooper - 21st CCLC Grant update - Ms. Cooper informed the committee that the 21st Community Learning Center Grant is due by January 31, 2025. She stated that she is not sure if the partnership with MICO can be used for the focus of the grant but DPAs partnerships with Georgia State is a good alternative. Innovation Education Grant is due in March and DPA can request up to $500k per year. The letter of interest has been completed. Gear Up Grant is to be awarded for the 2025-26 school year. DPA will need a feeder high school. Dr. Bostic recommended that research be conducted to determine which high schools to partner with. Dr. Bostic will discuss this initiative with the DCSD Grants department to get buy-in as the funds follow the students after they leave DPA. Strategic Plan - Dr. Bostic reported that she has had meetings with staff. The big topics to include in the Strategic Plan will include transportation, internet/technology, pre-k, and the acquisition of another building. She stated that the staff committee will develop a questionnaire to get input from families. Events in February include the Father-Daughter Dance on February 7, 2025 and the Beta Club In-house Convention on January 23, 2025. There was brief discussion regarding Teacher Appreciation Week in May. The new Events Committee will provide support to Ms. Young this year.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:49 am