Minutes: Regular Meeting

The meeting will be called to the order by Victor Tate (Chair) at 6:18 p.m.

The Academic Committee discuss the academic goals for the FY21 school year. Dr. Nichols ( Head of Schools), Dr. William Epps (Board Vice Chair) and Kanethia Henderson )Board Secretary) were present.

By Spring 2021, increase the percentage of scholars scoring on Tier 1 in ELA by 15%

• Instructional Coach will train, model and monitor ELA Instruction
• Use iReady to assess student need and provide personalized instruction and identify students for tutoring
• One-to-one device initiative with interdisciplinary instruction through STREAM/PLTW
• Trauma-informed instruction and training for staff/parents
• Make videos to support parents

By Spring 2021, increase the percentage of scholars scoring on Tier 1 in Math by 15%

• Instructional Coach will train teachers to understand and teach the content
• Use iReady to assess student need and provide personalized instruction and identify students for tutoring
• One-to-one device initiative with interdisciplinary instruction through STREAM/PLTW
• Make videos to support parents

The Audit Report was reviewed and discussed. The Finance Committee also worked on their Goals for the FY21 but did not finalize them.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:08 pm