Wesley International Academy

Minutes

September Academic Excellence

Date and Time

Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Location

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892171227?pwd=VDNPaW44bk5tamFSN0FGdm4vVkMwUT09

Committee Members Present

A. Hunter (remote), C. Hudson (remote), D. Hrabe (remote), J. Marshall (remote), J. Ziemann (remote), K. Boyer (remote), O. Okwara (remote), R. Edwards (remote), R. Goodman (remote), R. Pavone (remote), S. Chatman (remote), S. Finney (remote)

Committee Members Absent

E. Cater

Guests Present

D. Johnson (remote), P. Pruss (remote), Permcial Strozier (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Marshall called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Wesley International Academy to order on Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 at 8:50 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

O. Okwara made a motion to approve the minutes from May 14 May Academic Excellence on 05-14-24.
C. Hudson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

Academic Excellence Committee for 2024-25

O. Okwara made a motion to Academic Excellence Committees.
J. Marshall seconded the motion.

Crystal Hudson will be Chair for 2024-2025.

Members:  Donica Johnson, Doug Hrabe, Jason Marshall, Kate Boyer

Obi Okwara, Rachel Goodman, Ray Edwards, Rich Pavone, Permercial Strozier, Philip Pruss, Sean Finney , Sharyl Chatman

The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Academic Performance Updates

C.

Academic Excellence goals for 2024-25

J. Marshall made a motion to Goals for 2024-2025.
K. Boyer seconded the motion.
  • Increase GMAS Proficiency in Math by 3%
  • Increase GMAS Proficiency in ELA by 3%
  • Ensure 100% of PYP Teachers receive Ealr Literacy Professional Development including a minimum of 3 sessions
  • For 2024-25 school year, enroll teachers in training for design-thinking and project based learning in an effort to prepare for STEM Certification.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

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 9:30 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
O. Okwara