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Ivy Preparatory Academy · Academic Committee

Minutes: Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm 1807 Memorial Dr. SE
Approved All documents for this meeting

Attendance: 3 present · 2 absent

  • Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)
  • Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
  • Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member)
  • Attorney Marquetta Bryan (NON voting; board attorney) · not present
  • Dr. Raymond Mooring (Parent) · not present

  1. 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 Carried

    Approve the agenda as submitted

    Moved 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

    Motion Carried

    6:05pm

    Moved by Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), seconded by Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)

  2. Welcome and Call to Order

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

  3. 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.



  4. 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

    Motion Carried

    Adjournment of meeting.

    Moved by Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), seconded by Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member)

    6:53pm

  5. The Meeting was Adjourned

    The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55 pm

    Motion Carried

    Motion to adjourn

    Moved by Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), seconded by Ms. Jina Meadows (Community Member)