DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governance Committee

Strategic Plan Discussion Meeting - Wednesday November 4th, 2020 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Janelle Wilhite present member On Time At Adjournment
Suzette Arnold present member 5 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Karen Shabazz present member On Time At Adjournment
Wanda McKay present member 5 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Roberta Walker present member On Time At Adjournment
Tamseel Syed present chair On Time At Adjournment
Marcus Vassell present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order at 6:05 p.m. 



In Attendance

The following committee members are present:


Suzette Arnold

Janelle Wilhite

Karen Shabazz

Roberta Walker

Marcus Vassell

Wanda McKay

Tamseel Syed

Action Steps

Actions to Take/ Time Frame to Complete


Discussion on the Development and Governance portions of the plan today.


Check with the administration if they gathered some discussion points in those areas.


  • The development excellence portion of the plan was discussed and the board provided action item for the DPA leadership to come up with the strategy around the excellence plan.
  • Three areas (Fundraising, Awareness and Partnerships) were identified as top focus points for the next three years for DPA development excellence

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:43 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Karen Shabazz Seconded by: Janelle Wilhite

There was no notable discussion on the motion.