Achievement Prep
Minutes
APREP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
VIRTUAL
Directors Present
A. Jackson (remote), C. Hill (remote), E. Harrell (remote), J. Johnson (remote), J. Kline (remote), K. Cooper (remote), R. Roberts (remote), S. Rosenbaum (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Draughon Jr., P. Grant
Guests Present
S. Lewis
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Harrell called a meeting of the board of directors of Achievement Prep to order on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Rosenbaum made a motion to approve the minutes from APREP Board Meeting on 03-19-25.
J. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. State of the School
A.
State of the School
- Lewis shared an update on DC CAPE, EOY testing, and when to expect results
- Enrollment celebrations (300+ in progress and 95% of our 6th graders moving into 7th) and updates were also given - # re-enrolled so far, our marketing plan (including reconnecting with our 'Eagle' families, bus shelters/buses, door knockers, and street team
- Hiring updates include us being 85% hired for next school year, 100% leader team hired, and hard-to-fill roles (Upper SSTs and Kindergarten) posted
III. Finance Committee
A.
Updates
- S. Rosenbaum shared updates as discussed in the Finance Committee Meeting
- We are in a solid financial place amidst federal funding and budget uncertainties
- Jones (DOO) and Lewis fielded questions from the Board about how we are planning conservatively, where we are streamlining, and how we are forecasting.
- The school has worked with EdOps and the Alliance to think about how we are utlizing funds now to support a lighter budget next year.
- Jim Kline presented a proposal from FundEd to enhance our fundraising strategy in the coming year. Lewis will follow-up with FundEd representative to discuss next steps.
IV. 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 7:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Rosenbaum