The Main Street Academy

Academic & School Performance Committee

Regular Meeting - Monday June 12th, 2023 @7:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Carla Wagner not present member
Ishmael Abdul-Salaam present member On Time At Adjournment
Chanel Recasner present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Kimberly Walker-Browner present chair On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Chad Owes present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment
Kenya Morris present member On Time At Adjournment
Nkiruka Onyia 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: Dr. Kimberly Walker-Browner Seconded by: Ishmael Abdul-Salaam

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Strategic Plan Goal Update

Goal 1: Increase CCPRI Score by at least 4% of gap between 100 and the school's previous year CCRPI Score or TMSA will meet or exceed scores of comparable schools in district Goal 3: During the second and each subsequent year of its charter contract term, the Charter School shall achieve a School Climate Star Rating of 4 or more stars.


  • Summer School instruction was two weeks and instruction will end on Friday, June 16.
  • Milestone scores are not available.
  • Milestone retesting will begin Tuesday, June 20th and will end on Wednesday, June 21st. Retest on Thursday, June 22nd.
  • Kenya Morris asked about the timeframe for retesting Milestones and Summer School.
  • Ms. Avery's response: Groups have been developed with targeted standards. Progress checks are happening every Friday based one the standards. Children who may not pass Milestones, they want to keep their minds fresh.
  • Cognia review with Spring 24. Leadership has attended the pre-work session. It would be important for someone from the school leadership team that is accredited to oversee the review process.
  • February 2024 all documents need to be updated in the platform. We should be creating a calendar, tasks required, responsible, and what is ready for upload into platform.
  • Principal Abdul-Salaam will send an email about attending a review training. The training should be completed at least 6 months out.
  • The key point is to complete the surveys, analyze, and publish results. Surveys need to be planned now.



Future Business

Public allowed to make comments



  • Chanel Recasner wants us to consider these options:
  • Starting TSA chapter at TMSA ( The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
  •  Adoption of AVID (as a special or overall model) to support the executive functioning of the student and to help them better excel. Many middles schools in the area have AVID as an elective option. 
  • Curriculum Presentation during the July ASPC meeting
  • Faculty Report Review and make it a standing item at each committee meeting

TMSA Board Functions and Responsibilities Calendar

Edits were made to the calendar to include evaluation of SIP, Executive Report, and student performance report.

Approval of Minutes

  • Curriculum
  • Presented by Ms. Revere
  • Curriculum at a Glance
  • Curriculum Budget/Expenditures
  • Future Business
  • Cognia Review
  • Update on Strategic Plan
  • Board Calendar Review
  • Preliminary Student Performance Data


 

 


Motion to approval minutes

By: Dr. Kimberly Walker-Browner Seconded by: Chanel Recasner

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Adjournment

Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm

By: Dr. Kimberly Walker-Browner Seconded by: Chanel Recasner