Final

The Anchor School

Academic Committee Meeting

Published on February 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM EST
Amended on February 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST

Location

meet.google.com/mrr-ohup-ehi

Dial-in: (US) +1 970-614-8223

PIN: 677 616 665#


 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Emily Desprez Isbell 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Emily Desprez Isbell 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Emily Desprez Isbell 1 m
II. Academic Achievement 8:03 PM
  A. Academic Data Review Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 15 m
   

Review the data added July-December.  Milestone data and MAP assessment.

 

 

  
  B. Academic Assessment Calendar Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Share progress/completion from the academic assessment calendar for the 24-25 school year

  
  C. Academic Calendar for SY25-26 Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Our academic calendar will need to be reviewed for approval for SY25-26 readiness. Committee to discuss, item for information for February board meeting, and voted on during March board meeting. 

  
  D. Bell Schedule Options for SY25-26 Discuss Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

Dr. Pinto Taylor constructed three different bell schedule options for input from various stakeholder groups.  Academic Committee input is welcome on this, though board approval is not required.

  
  E. Review CPF Academic Score Discuss Jos 15 m
   

Review the Academic portion of our most recent CPF 

  
III. Academic Monitoring Updates 8:48 PM
  A. FY25 LEA Determination FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division for Exceptional Children shared TAS FY25 LEA Determination. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires GaDOE to review the data of each Local Education Agency (LEA) to evaluate the LEA’s performance in meeting requirements and purposes of the IDEA. The attached letter and chart provides you with information on your FY25 LEA Determination. Additional data can be found in the LEA Determination tile in the Special Education Dashboard located in the GaDOE Portal. 

  
  B. FY25 Disproportionality Determinations FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Special Education Services and Supports shared TAS's LEA’s FY25 Special Education Disproportionality Determination. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires The State Agency (GaDOE) to make determinations annually in the areas of Significant Disproportionality (Identification, Placement, and Discipline of Students with Disabilities), as well as, Disproportionate Representation, and Significant Discrepancy. The attached letter and chart provides you with information on your LEA’s Disproportionality Determination. Additional data can be found in the Disproportionality Tab in the Special Education Dashboard located in the GaDOE Portal.

  
  C. FY24 The Anchor School Timeline Verification Letter FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 5 m
   

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division for Exceptional Children, shared TAS's LEA’s FY24 Timeline Verification. The attached letter provides you with information on your LEA’s Timeline Verification status.

  
IV. Academic Policy Items
V. Accreditation Updates 9:03 PM
  A. Accreditation Workbook FYI Josh Pinto Taylor 10 m
   

Ready for submission 

  
VI. Closing Items 9:13 PM
  A. 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.