Ivy Preparatory Academy

Academic Committee

Regular Meeting - Tuesday May 14th, 2024 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) present chair On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member) present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director) present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Attorney Marquetta Bryan (NON voting; board attorney) not present ex-officio
Dr. Raymond Mooring (Parent) not present member

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 the agenda as submitted

By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)

Amended the agenda to add Market Refresh

6:05pm

By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to order by the Academic Committee Chair, Stephanie Twitty -Carmon

Academic Work Session

The school leader will update the committee on the School and Departments


  • Updated FY 25 Calendar: Four digital days for the upcoming school year to include Oct. 11th, March 7th, April 18th, and Jan 17th
  • Strategic Plan Updates: Improving staff culture, Improving student culture, STEAM Integration, Solidify financial future, Build student confidence and cultivate female leadership
  • iReady Diagnostic EOY: Exponential growth in iReady data; Kindergarten saw the most growth in ELA; Growth in iReady Math
  • Preliminary GMAS Data: Preliminary data shows a decrease in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in ELA, but those students are reading two to three below grade level. Some of the classes had a teacher to leave. iReady data does not coincide with the actual growth of the students. Science saw growth in 5th grade despite not having a teacher. The 8th grade Science teacher left in the beginning of the year. Social Studies saw growth from the previous year in the 8th grade
  • Semester 2 Attendance/Discipline Report: High number of incidents in 2nd grade and 5th grade.
  • Staff Attendance Data: Number of staff who missed 0-3 days is 46. Staff did not go over this amount, but there is a concern for the cost of a substitute teacher.
  • Scholar Attendance Data: Students attendance levels are up. The previous year attendance implementation is effective.Marketing Refresh
  • Marketing Refresh: Different colors for each grade level; the logo will stay the same. Brighter colors for the uniforms and school decor.



Adjournment

Board Meeting May 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Art room

Next Academic Committee Meeting is June 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm in Room 202

Adjournment of meeting.

By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member)

6:53pm

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member)

There was no notable discussion on the motion.