The Anchor School
Minutes
Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
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Committee Members Present
E. Desprez Isbell (remote), K. Sargeant (remote)
Committee Members Absent
K. James, N. LeBlanc
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 May 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Desprez Isbell made a motion to approve the minutes from Academic Committee Meeting on 04-15-26.
K. Sargeant seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Data Review
- Reviewed the academic dashboard and MAP longitudinal data
- Founding class at TAS has closed gaps and slightly above the national norm (reading)
- Continue to monitor the Class of 2032 (current 6th grade), gains from the winter, still only small gains from beginning of year (reading)
- 7th grade strong gains in MAP math growth
- Students in the afterschool math program (Math and More) experienced significant math growth
B.
Academic (Assessment) Calendar
- Almost completed GMAS season, fairly strong test administration, a few instances of irregularities (all reported to the state and guidance followed).
- Showcases for PBL upcoming
C.
Bell Schedule Options
- Reviewed the SY26-27 bell schedule
- Same start time, staggered dismissal times
- Allows for the two buses to run separate routes and more neighborhood pick up locations
D.
Course Plan for the High School
- Nothing new to review from last month
E.
High School Transcript Grade Reporting
- Action Item: Dr. PT to combine all grading policies/procedures into a single document
III. Academic Monitoring Updates
A.
2024-2025 Academic CPF Report
- Reviewed the Academic CPF Report
- Meeting standards in Content Mastery
- Opportunity: work to meet standards in progress and value add
IV. Academic Policy Items
A.
TAS Teacher Pathway Framework
- Continuing discussions with Finance Committee for TAS Teacher Pathway Framework and adding Ed.S to pay scale for staff/teachers
B.
Discuss the proposed budget
C.
Annual Family Handbook Review
- Action Item:
- Dr. PT finalize handbook
- Emily - add as an item for information for board review in May, vote in June.
V. Closing Items
A.
Succession Planning
- Celebrated the success of the board mixer for new, prospective board members
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Desprez Isbell