Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Minutes
Educational Excellence Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
Topic: Educational Excellence - April
Time: Apr 15, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: Apr 15, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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In accordance with Georgia's open meetings requirements, notice of this meeting has been posted at both campuses and on the ANCS website.
Committee Members Present
Angela Christie (remote), Carla Wells (remote), Cathey Goodgame (remote), Chuck Meadows (remote), Hanah Goldberg (remote), Jason Rhodes (remote), Kristen Frenzel (remote), Lara Zelski (remote), Nancy Lamb (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Eric Teusink (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Hanah Goldberg called a meeting of the Educational Excellence Committee of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School to order on Thursday Apr 15, 2021 at 5:03 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Jason Rhodes made a motion to approve the minutes from Educational Excellence Committee Meeting on 03-11-21.
Angela Christie seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Educational Excellence
A.
Summer Learning Plans
Three-pronged approach to support
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- via special education program
- happens every year; will be expanded this year
- blended (virtual and in-person)
- Tutoring program
- ANCS teachers willing to work as tutors over the summer in specific areas of expertise
- Will be parent-driven (parents must request)
- Providing financial assistance to qualifying students
- Some will be in person as schedule allows (aligning with in-person instruction through ESY program)
- Virtual programming
- Will use software platforms specifically designed to address students’ needs
- Available to all grades but different packages for each grade/subject area
- Coaching will be offered for a subset of students identified by teachers (programs available to ALL students but coaching only for those referred); may offer in-person coaching as needed
B.
Looking Ahead to the 2021-2022 School Year
C.
2021-2022 Lottery Data
- Jarod Apperson to access SchoolMint data in preparation for 2022 Lottery
D.
MAP/Milestones Timeline
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GMAS will align with cohort/hybrid schedule, with students taking Milestones during their in-person week (5/3 for Cohort 1; 5/10 for Cohort 2)
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MAP assessments will occur week of 4/26 (in person or at-home according to cohort)
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hanah Goldberg