Final

The Anchor School

Academic Committee Meeting

Published on October 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday October 14, 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
II. Academic Achievement 7:03 PM
  A. Academic Data Review Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

 

 

  
  B. Annual Assessment Calendar Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
 
  C. Unified Literacy Plan FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
III. Academic Monitoring Updates 7:18 PM
  A. Enrollment Dates & Policy Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

 

  • Recap from Board Meeting:
    • Attendance & Enrollment
      • Over 90% attendance across the board (shared in last board meeting), but only 8th grade above 95% (our goal).
    • Enrollment Calendar (shared at last committee meeting and with board)
    • Lottery Weight
      • Shared at last board meeting that we have the option to change the wait, but we aren't deciding to at this time unless the board says otherwise.
  • Any updates regarding possible partnership with K-8 Charter School (or any other partnerships)
  
  B. SCSC Monitoring Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • FTE and Student Class Data Review for Submission (GaDOE)
  • Monitoring Status Update
  • Reporting Update: CPI
  • CLIP Update
  • Renewal Rubric: https://scsc.georgia.gov/state-charter-school-accountability-renewal/state-charter-school-renewal
  
  C. Pre-Conference LKES FYI Kim Sargeant 1 m
   
  • In progress with Head of School, Chair, & Secretary.
  • Academic Committee can circle back to Chair & Secretary after November with any suggested topics for consideration.
  
IV. Academic Policy Items 7:29 PM
  A. TAS Teacher Pathway Framework Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Approved Finance Committee's proposal for Teacher Pathway at last board meeting.
  • Standing Item for all Committees: Research salary options for teachers and staff.
  
  B. Strategic Plan 5 m
   
  • Updates on plan for RFP, proposals, & interviews
  
  C. Unified District Literacy Plan - Draft FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The purpose of this item is to review a draft of our unified district literacy plan, as required by the Georgia Department of Education for all LEAs across the state. Code requires every board to approve such a plan by January 1, 2027.

  
  D. Curriculum Updates Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
V. Closing Items 7:49 PM
  A. Miscellaneous Discuss Kim Sargeant 5 m
   
  • High School College Programming
    • College AIM partnership
    • Other ideas (ex. GARN - Kim)
  • Clothing Design Opportunities - Curtis
  • Syncing Academic Committee Updates with Executive Director Reports & Staff Presentations at Board Meetings
  
  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.