DeKalb Preparatory Academy

DPA Development Committee

Regular Meeting - Thursday February 20th, 2025 @10:00 AM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Ms. KathyAnn Young present chair On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Suzette Arnold not present Non-voting Administration
Dr. Lenise Bostic present member On Time At Adjournment
Mr. Malcom Brown present member On Time At Adjournment
Mr. Wayne Dennis present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Angela Rodgers present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Evelyn Guyton not present member
Mr. Michael Newell not present member
Dr. Brian Merritt not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained at 10:05 a.m.

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.

Motion to approve the agenda as presented

By: Mr. Malcom Brown Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes as presented

By: Dr. Lenise Bostic Seconded by: Mr. Wayne Dennis

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Development Action Items

Ms. Tamara Cooper stated that it is unclear if grants will be approved, with the current political climate. However, if there are grants that DPA would like to explore, she is willing to conduct the research and facilitate the process.


The 21st Century Grant has been completed and cold net up to approximately $350 per year over three consecutive award years.


DPA will meet with MICO University next week to further define and advance the established partnership.


Other Business

Dr. Bostic stated that there is an opportunity to attend the National Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida, this summer.

Adjourn

Adjourn Monthly Development Committee Meeting

Motion to adjourn at 10:18 p.m.

By: Mr. Malcom Brown Seconded by: Dr. Lenise Bostic

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:37 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mr. Malcom Brown Seconded by: Dr. Lenise Bostic

There was no notable discussion on the motion.