AEC Chair Troutman was not on the call. However, Consultant Morgan Felts and Executive Director Kolt Bloxson Pitts provided the following updates:

• M. Felts reminded the AEC of their role in overseeing academic excellence, particularly as it relates to MACS meeting its obligations under the charter contract. She noted that the Academic Dashboard is progressing and will be a useful tool for the committee and fulfilling their obligations
• K. Bloxson Pitts provided a brief overview of the "Year At A Glance". She walked the committee throught the annual priorities using the items linked in the agenda. 

M. Felts reviewed the Academic Dashboard for the AEC. She noted that MACS saw a roughly 30 point increase in its Progress score from 2024. Final CPF results will not be available until early 2026; however, based on preliminary calcuations, MACS may meet CPF standards via Progress.

Committee members congratulated K. Bloxson Pitts on the gains and discussed circumstances and other interventions driving the data. Discussion also focused on early detection of students who are not on grade level and early interventions. 

January AEC meeting will review MOY MAP data.

K. Bloxson Pitts elevated potential policy needs as a school-year calendar and the enrollment policy.