Final

The Anchor School

Academic Committee Meeting

Published on November 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday November 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

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 10 m
   

 

 

  
  B. Annual Assessment Calendar Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • ANet assessments update
  • 8th grade promotion progress & strategy
    • From Executive Director Report: 60% meeting or exceeding promotion standard (based on each standard they've taken in classes)
  • Clear Goals set at Micro Villages meetings
  • Administered our first College Board Assessment on October 21st & 78 9th graders took the PSAT
  • Assessment plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ecwB1LZl7sdc3BwPf_bORopfIBD8plr7/edit  
  
III. Academic Monitoring Updates 7:18 PM
  A. Enrollment Dates Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Still aiming for 95% attendance overall & very close to goal
  • Enrollment updates
    • Under our projected numbers with a total of 294 now?
  
  B. Enrollment policy discussion Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Action Item Follow Up: Dr. PT said in the board meeting that SCSC is amenable to the idea of an enrollment partnership.
    • New Action Item: Dr. PT setting up a meeting in November?
  • Any other updates or next steps regarding enrollment, enrollment/transition events, & partnerships?
  
  C. Deadline for SCSC Monitoring Documentation Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Any additional CPI updates or upcoming deadlines?
  • Renewal Rubric: https://scsc.georgia.gov/state-charter-school-accountability-renewal/state-charter-school-renewal
  
  D. Pre-Conference LKES FYI Kim Sargeant 5 m
   
  • Action Item: Dr. PT will look into portal issues with DOE & Ms. Griffith.
  • Action Item for Committee: Does the Academic Committee have any topics they'd like to pass on to be reviewed during the LKES process in January?
  
IV. Academic Policy Items 7:38 PM
  A. TAS Teacher Pathway Framework Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Any updates or next steps after Teacher Pathway was shared with faculty and staff?
  
  B. Strategic Plan Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Discuss how Acadademic Committee can support next Steps (rubric, interviews, interview questions, etc.)
    • Action Items for Committee: 
      • Start reviewing strategic plan proposals 
      • Start reviewing our charter (reshare document)
  
  C. Unified District Literacy Plan - Draft Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   
  • Review Literacy Plan and provide feedback and edits to prepare Literacy Plan for a November board meeting vote.
  • Action Item for Committee: provide any additional edits to the plan.
  
V. Closing Items 7:53 PM
  A. Miscellaneous Discuss Kim Sargeant 5 m
   
  • Any updates regarding:
    • Kim's Action Item: GARN Partnership
    • Curtis' Action Item: Eastside Golf Partnership
    • Dr. PT's Action Item: Connecting Kim & Curtis with TAS staff who may be involved
  • Anything else from committee?
  
  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.