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The Anchor School

Academic Committee Meeting

Published on August 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM EDT
Amended on August 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Kim Sargeant 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kim Sargeant 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Kim Sargeant 1 m
    Approve minutes for Academic Committee Meeting on June 10, 2026  
II. Academic Achievement 7:03 PM
  A. Academic Data Review Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 10 m
   

 

 

  
  B. Annual Assessment Calendar Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
 
  C. Bell Schedule Options Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
 
III. Academic Monitoring Updates 7:23 PM
  A. Enrollment Dates Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Review important enrollment dates

  
  B. Enrollment policy discussion Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The topic at hand is whether we would like to consider an enrollment priority for rising 9th graders coming from DeKalb Brilliance Academy.

  
  C. SCSC Renewal Rubric Resource Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • The committee will review this document. It is the rubric used by the SCSC for renewal decisions. Every committee should have good awareness of this process as we begin approaching renewal prep work and strategic planning next year.
  • The renewal rubric is linked on this SCSC web page and attached.
  
  D. 2024-2025 Academic CPF Report Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Review the 2024-2025 SY SCSC CPF Report (Academics) 
  
  E. Pre-Conference LKES 5 m
IV. Academic Policy Items 7:48 PM
  A. TAS Teacher Pathway Framework Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

This is a vision for implementation starting in SY 26-27 (if feasible and approved). 

  
  B. Annual Family Handbook Review Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Dr. PT has spent time revising the family handbook this month. 
  • Presented to committees and the general board in April and May as an item for information, with a vote to approve scheduled for June.


 

  
  C. Review Testing Policy and Procedure 5 m
  D. Strategic Plan 5 m
V. Closing Items 8:08 PM
  A. Succession Planning Discuss Kim Sargeant 5 m
   

Item: Succession Planning

Description: Source prospective board candidates with a goal of adding at least ten per committee.

Link: Click Here

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote

The Anchor School is a village of educators, families, and community members that partners with 6th through 12th-grade students* who are developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through our commitment to excellent instruction, community partnerships, and holistic student development, we cultivate anchors that build a more just and equitable future.

 

*In August 2022, the SCSC authorized TAS as a GA Charter School with approval to enroll students who will be in the 6th grade in the fall of 2023.