The Anchor School
Minutes
Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
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Committee Members Present
E. Desprez Isbell (remote), K. James (remote), K. Sargeant (remote)
Committee Members Absent
N. LeBlanc
Guests Present
J. Pinto Taylor (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Desprez Isbell called a meeting of the Academic Achievement Committee of The Anchor School to order on Wednesday Mar 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Desprez Isbell made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Committee Meeting on 02-11-26.
K. James seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Data Review
- Reviewed the Academic Data Dashboard and school leadership data dashboard
B.
Academic (Assessment) Calendar
- Reviewed the academic assessment calendar
- Discussed the need for additional Chromebooks
- Currently have around 150, planning to order additional 120
- Reviewed the academic assessment calendar for SY26-27
- Flexible windows for Interim Assessments
- Not a specific specific date yet for the AP World History Exam
Action Item:
- Add the academic assessment calendar to the board meeting in March for an Item for Action (Vote)
- Continue to discuss AP History sequencing/offerings
C.
Bell Schedule Options
- Dr. PT presented 3 different bell schedules to directors and narrowed it down to one option with the most consensus
III. Academic Monitoring Updates
A.
Enrollment Dates
- Reviewed enrollment numbers
B.
SCSC Renewal Rubric Resource
- Reviewed the SCSC Renewal Rubric Resource and the Academic Committees role in pursuing our goal of 5 year renewal
IV. Academic Policy Items
A.
TAS Teacher Pathway Framework
- No new discussion here, but can continue to check in on progress.
B.
Grade Acceleration Policy
- Action Item: Add to the March Board Meeting for a vote
C.
Grade Conversion Policy
- Action Item: Add to the March Board Meeting for a vote
V. Closing Items
A.
Succession Planning
- Goal for our committee to add prospective names
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Desprez Isbell